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Exxon Nashville - (1977-1993)
See also : S/R Nashville - (1993-1997)
"Exxon Nashville" was build in 1977, renamed in 1993 as "S/R Nashville".
Built by Hillman Barge & Construction Co., Brownsville, Pa. Hullnumber 540.
It was christened by Elsie Carter Byrd in 1977. Mrs. Byrd was the wife of Lawrence H. Byrd who was the Exxon Production Manager
in Midland TX. Her daughter Linda Byrd Andrews has the engraved serving plate and broken Champagne bottle that were given to
Mrs. Byrd after the christening.
Leased in 1997 as "De Ette Anderson", 2002 returned to SeaRiver Maritime, Inc., sold as "John Roberts" in 2003,
as seen here "John Roberts", southbound on the Illinois River off Chillicothe, Ill., on April 4, 2006.
( Copyright C. A. “Chuck” Perrin.)
"John Roberts", ex. "Ette Anderson", ex "S/R Nashville", ex. "Exxon Nashville".
John Roberts 0581854
Length 120 feet - Breadth 34 feet - Twin screw towboat
Built 1977 by Hillman Barge & Construction Co., Brownsville, PA.
F-M 38D8 1/8 diesels, 3300 hp. Western red. 3.77:1.
Originally Exxon Nashville, owned by Exxon Shipping Co., Houston, TX.
Transferred 8/1993 to SeaRiver Maritime, Inc., Baton Rouge, LA,
renamed S/R Nashville.
Leased 7/1997 to Coastal Towing, Inc., Houston, TX,
renamed De Ette Anderson.
Returned 2/2002 to SeaRiver Maritime, Inc.
Sold 1/2003 to Florida Marine Transporters, Inc., Mandeville, LA,
renamed John Roberts.
Name
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O/N
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Rig
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Length
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Width
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HP
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Built Year
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Built At
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Builder
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Home Port
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JOHN ROBERTS
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0581854
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tow
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107
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34.1
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3300
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1977
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Brownsville, Pa
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Hillman Barge & Construction Co.
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Wilmington, De
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