Tug KEN BOOTHE SR. is shown in this video while being float launched at Donjon Shipbuilding and Repair in Erie, Pennsylvania at 1100 hours on December 22, 2010. The BOOTHE Is being assisted out of drydock by the Great Lakes Towing tug NEW YORK. When the companion barge is completed this unit will reportedly be a bigger version (913' LOA) of the JOYCE L. VANENKEVORT/GREAT LAKES TRADER.
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@20xwolves Donjon Marine. Contrary to what you may read on Jokenerd's information search page, the LOA of the tug and barge will be 913'. The barge, to be named SEAJON ENTERPRISE, WILL be bigger than the GREAT LAKES TRADER.
cwazymbfan 1 year ago
what fleet is this tug and barge going to be sailing for?
20xwolves 1 year ago
@alaricdogface True. Ice did give them some problems.
cwazymbfan 1 year ago
Ha! Jokenerd. Looks like the ice gave them some problems by the dock.
alaricdogface 1 year ago