Vessel Profile

KW 16

KW 16
Photo: YON 283 taken 17 Sep 1999 at Little Creek VA by George Schneider

Story

This barge, tank was built in 1973 by Marine Power & Equipment in Seattle, WA.

Historical Notes

George Schneider (Sep 2026) writes: The name UMTB doesn't appear to have been a documented name for her but is included because it is recorded in shipbuildinghistory.com ↗.

Owners & Masters

In 1973-2007 she was owned by the United States Navy.

In 2007-2013 she was owned by KW Leasing Co. (Peter Kiewit), New York NY USA.

In 2013-2026 she was owned by Weeks Marine, Cranfield NJ USA.

References

  • Merchant Vessels of the United States Annual digital data files, 2008-2026
  • cgmix.uscg.mil ↗ (Accessed Sep 2026)
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