物語
This tug was built in 1975 by Service Machine and Ship Building Co. in Amelia, LA.
歴史的注記
George Schneider (Email to Nauticapedia 27/11/2023) states "AMERICAN CHALLENGER (569788, IMO 7420479) is a Gulf-built seagoing tug, completed in 1975 as MISS PATRICIA by Service Machine Co. of Amelia for F&S Offshore of neighboring Morgan City. This vessel was picked up by the growing Newpark Offshore in 1978 and renamed NEWPARK SUNDANCE, but as oilfield work began tapering off, Gulf Fleet Marine added her to their empire as GULF GALE. American workboats bought her in 2002. "
所有者と船長
In 1975 she was owned by F&S Offshore, Morgan City LA USA.
In 1978 she was owned by Newpark Offshore.
She was owned by Gulf Fleet Marine.
In 2023-2025 she was owned by American Workboats.
参考文献
- George Schneider (Email to Nauticapedia 27/11/2023)
- cgmix.uscg.mil ↗ (website viewed 27/11/2023)
