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G. SHELBY FRIEDRICHS - IMO 8992534

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Photographer:
Paul Sullivan [ View profile ]
Captured:
Jan 17, 2012
Photo Category:
Tugs
Added:
Mar 8, 2012
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1,095
Image Resolution:
2,200 x 1,320

Description:

Call Sign : WDB9813
MMSI : 366983270
Gross tonnage : 243
Type of ship : Tug
Year of build : 1959
Flag : United States of America

Assisting with a vessel turnaround just a few miles below Garyville LA. 17 Jan 2012.

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Current name:
G.SHELBY FRIEDRICHS

Former name(s):

 -  Kyle Smith (Until 1991 Jan)

 -  Pittsburgh (Until 1975 Jan)

Vessel Type:
Tug
Gross tonnage:
243 tons
Length:
35 m
Beam:
9 m
Draught:
4 m

AIS Position
of this ship

Last known position:
29°58’8.16” N, 90°16’3.8” W
Status:
Underway
Speed, course (heading):
8kts, 258.6°
Destination:
 - Location:
Lower Mississippi
 - Arrival:
29th May 2024 / 01:00:32 UTC
Last update:
1 day ago
Source:
AIS (ShipXplorer)

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Hi Dave,

Wow! Never knew she went that far back. Thanks for the information.

Regards,

Paul

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Paul, the tug was built for the Pennsylvania Railroad at Neville Island, PA in 1959. Named PITTSBURGH, she operated in New York Harbor for several years until sold to Crescent Towing. She carried the names NED FERRY and KYLE SMITH until converted to a twin screw tug and renamed G.S.F

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