Date: 05.29.2010
Posted: 05.29.2010 05:45
Photo ID: 284274
VIRIN: 100529-O-9999P-001
Location: Kuwait Naval Base, KW
Stats via nafts.net.
MGen. Nathanael Greene class large
coastal tugs
(6 ships)
Displacement: 924 tons full load
Dimensions: 128 x 36 x 16 feet/39 x 11 x 4.9 meters
Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 2,550 bhp, 12 knots
Crew: 24
Displacement: 924 tons full load
Dimensions: 128 x 36 x 16 feet/39 x 11 x 4.9 meters
Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 2,550 bhp, 12 knots
Crew: 24
Notes: A
new class of large tugs built for US Army service,
primarily intended to assist in docking of transports.
Builders: Hulls of LT
801-805 and components of LT 806 by Robert
E. Derecktor, Middletown, RI; all completed by Trinity/Halter
Marine, Moss
Point, MS.
She's a beauty!
ReplyDeleteNo that Cherokee is a beauty. Now put a 6 inch suspension lift on it and you're cooking with gas!
ReplyDeleteWho sailed it from fort Eustis to Kuwaiit?
ReplyDeletei'm not sure but i think they bring them over on MSC ships.
ReplyDeleteI'm surprised that they have only 2,550 HP. Or is it 2,550 HP per shaft?
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