Vessel Profile

Empire (VIII)

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Story

This tug was built in 1965 by Marinette Marine Corp..

Owners & Masters

In 1965-1997 she was owned by the United States Navy.

In 2000 she was owned by Dahl Tug and Barge Co., Seattle WA USA.

In 2006 she was owned by Coos Bay Towboat Co., Coos Bay OR USA.

In 2015 she was owned by Jerry W. White, Coos Bay OR USA.

In 2017 she was owned by DeForge Maritime Towing LLC, Seattle WA USA.

In 2024 she was owned by USA interests.

References

Canada List of Shipping

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