Histoire
This tug was built in 1944 by Marietta Manufacturing Co. in Point Pleasant, WV.
Notes historiques
George Schneider stated "Army Call Sign ABFJ, Merchant WNDX. Originally Army tug named LT 815. Sold 1962 and rebuilt by Foss Launch & Tug Co. with twin Nordberg 8 Cylinder 2500 HP Diesels. 1965 put back in service as HENRY FOSS. 1984 Sold to Krismark Enterprises as KRINTIN LEE.
By 1992 owned by O. L. Schmidt Barge Lines of Lemont IL. 1995 sold to Hannah Marine Corp of Lemont IL and renamed KRISTIN LEE HANNAH.
In 2000 renamed DAVID E on paper but apparently never repainted to be re-used."
Propriétaires et capitaines
In 1944-1962 she was owned by the United States Army.
In 1965-1984 she was owned by Foss Launch & Tug Co., Seattle WA USA.
In 1984-1992 she was owned by Krismark Enterprises.
In 1992-1995 she was owned by O.L. Schmidt Barge Lines, Lemont IL USA.
In 1995 she was owned by Hannah Marine Corp., Lemont IL USA.
Remotorisation
In 1965 she was repowered with twin Nordberg 8-cylinder 2500hp diesel engines.
Références
George Schneider (Email to Nauticapedia 04/04/2023)
