Vessel Profile

Gale Chouest (I)

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Story

This oilfield supply vessel was built in 1962 by Burton Shipyard in Port Arthur, TX.

Historical Notes

George Schneider (Sept 2026) writes: On 23 April, 1979, she was reported overdue on a voyage from Port Au Prince, Haiti, to Fort Lauderdale FL.

Owners & Masters

In 1963-1965 she was owned by Burton Inc., Port Arthur TX USA.

In 1968-1973 she was owned by Otto Candies Inc., Houma LA USA.

In 1974 she was owned by Kellie C. Inc., Houma LA USA.

In 1976-1978 she was owned by Grand Isle Offshore Inc., Houma LA USA.

In 1979 she was owned by Choice Marine, Georgetown, Cayman Islands.

References

Merchant Vessels of the United States (1963-1979)

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