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1953 Roamer Tugboat

Discussion in 'Chris Craft Roamer Yacht' started by Shangri-La, Feb 18, 2010.

  1. Shangri-La

    Shangri-La Senior Member

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    Tougboat Fleming_1953_Roamer_640.jpg

    Tugboat Fleming
    Built 1953 by Roamer Boat Company, Holland, MI
    Owned by Army Corps of Engineers
    The Tugboat Fleming, a steel hulled, diesel powered, single screw tugboat, is assigned to the Columbus Area Office. It's mission is to provide general support for the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway (Tenn-Tom).

    TYPE: Steel construction, diesel powered, single screw tugboat
    BUILT: 1953 by Roamer Boat Company, Holland, MI
    LENGTH: 45'
    BEAM: 12' 5 3/4"
    DEPTH: Molded 7' 1 1/2"
    DISPLACEMENT: 28.75 tons
    GENERATORS: 12 KW Onan
    PROPULSION: Detroit Diesel 8V71, 218 HP @ 1800 RPM
    PROPELLER: 44" dia. 36" pitch, 4 bladed
    BUNKER CAPACITY: 800 gal.
  2. baby tugs

    You wouldnt believe what I sold 3 years ago! She was a gem too! Built as a bridge tender for the USACOE ws

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  3. Shangri-La

    Shangri-La Senior Member

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    Was this a Roamer built tug too?
  4. Tommy B

    This was built for the USACOE as a bridge tender. I am having a Deja-vu... I thought I posted this survey I did this morning (?). ws


    CONDITION AND VALUE SURVEY

    The following survey was performed by me, William Stephan, on January the 29th, 2007 onboard the tugboat PARK STATE, ex TOMMY B (US.258766) while moored at the Calumet River Towing dock at Chicago, Il.
    The boat was built for Great Lakes Dock and Dredge Co. as a 45’ “State Class” boat for tending dredges on the Great Lakes and Inland Waters.

    The following data was observed:

    Name: PARK STATE ex TOMMY B ex HOOSIER STATE

    Official Number: US. 258766 (document current)

    Call Sign: unknown

    Type: Yard tug, small

    Construction: Welded steel, 3/8” plate

    Builder: American Dredge Company at Fort Wayne, Ind. 1938

    Dimensions: 45’ long, 13’ wide, 7’1” depth, 5.5’ draft

    Tonnage: 16Gross / 11 Net

    Main Engine: General Motors, 6-71N marine diesel, 200-HP