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Wye River
The tug Wye River is the 10th in a line of Patapsco-class tugs. Designed by Frank Basile of Entech & Associates and built in Lockport, Louisiana by the Thoma-Sea Boat Builders, she was launched in late October 2007. The Wye River is 100’ long, with a 34’ beam, and a depth of 15’. Her gross tonnage is 99 tons. She is powered by two CAT3516, 2100 horsepower engines with Kort nozzles and can maintains a running speed of 12-13 knots. Featuring a model bow and square stern, her fuel capacity is 89,910 gallons and potable water capacity is 8,816 gallons. With accommodations for seven crew members, the Wye River is dedicated to 55,000 barrel tank barges on the coastwide trade.
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