New York
2017-Present
Tugboat; Paired with Barge Double Skin 509A
Specs
Build Information
Year Built: 2017
Builder: St. Johns Shipbuilding Inc., Palatka, FL
Hull #32
Registry: US 1277223
IMO #9820154
Laid Down: —
Launch Date: —
Commissioned: 2017
Paired Barges:
Construction
New York was constructed in 2017 as a tugboat by St. Johns Shipbuilding of Palatka, FL, for Vane Brothers. She was designed by Frank Basile of Entech & Associates, and is the sixth member of the Elizabeth Anne class of tugboats constructed for Vane Brothers.
General Stats
Length Overall [Combined Tug & Barge]: —
Length Overall [Tug]: 94’08”
Breadth: 34′
Depth: 14’03”
Vessel Type: Tugboat
Propellers: 2
Rudders: 2
Engineering Equipment
Original
Engine
Engine Type: Diesel Engine
Engine Manufacturer: CAT, Deerfield, IL
Engine Model: 3516C
Number of Engines: 2
Rated HP: 4200 BHP
History
Lineage
New York – 2017-Present
Owner: Vane Brothers, Baltimore, MD
Operator: Vane Brothers
Flag: United States
Home Port: New York, NY
Her Story
New York was constructed in 2017 by St. Johns Shipbuilding of Palatka, FL, for Vane Brothers of Baltimore, MD. She was constructed as a tugboat to push tank barges for Vane Brothers, and is the sixth member of the Elizabeth Anne class. She was paired with the tank barge Double Skin 509A.
In 2020, New York and Double Skin 509A began operations on the Great Lakes, delivering asphalt from Detroit, MI, to various ports.
Compiled By Brendan Falkowski
Updated on December 10, 2021
Gallery
Sources
LeLievre, Roger. Know Your Ships 2021. Marine Publishing Co., 2021. Pp. 87.
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Pennock, Isaac. “New York”. Great Lakes Tugs & Workboats. N.d. Accessed 10 December 2021. <https://gltugs.wordpress.com/new-york-2/>
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