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Exxon Brownsville - (1974-1993)
See also : S/R Brownsville - (1993- ?? )
"Exxon Brownsville" was build in 1974 by Sneed's Shipbuilding, Inc., Orange, Tx.
"Exxon Brownsville" at Avondale "Quick Repair" Yard, on the Harvey Canal at Harvey, La., March 3, 1978.
( Copyright Capt. Jeffrey L. Yates )
"Capt Larry Barks", ex. "City of Brownsville", ex. "SR Brownsville", ex. "Exxon Brownsville".
"Capt Larry Barks", ex. "City of Brownsville", ex. "SR Brownsville", ex. "Exxon Brownsville".
"Capt Larry Barks", ex. "City of Brownsville", ex. "SR Brownsville", ex. "Exxon Brownsville".
"Capt Larry Barks", ex. "City of Brownsville", ex. "SR Brownsville", ex. "Exxon Brownsville".
This is "CAPT. LARRY BARKS" which had sunk in Mobile Bay Oct. 31, 2009.
Damage to pilothouse is from when it turned on its side.
( Photo Copyright Captain Ted )
Pusher
Registered: (USA)ON 585595
(75'x26')
2 scr, 2x diesel Caterpillar type D379, 1130bhp total
EXXON BROWNSVILLE
1974: Built by "Sneed's Shipbuilding Inc" at Orange, Tx.(USA)
1974: delivered to "Exxon Shipping Co" at Houston, Tx.(USA)
(USA flag, ON 585595)
1993 -xx/08: To "SeaRiver Maritime Inc" at Baton Rouge, La.(USA), renamed S/R BROWNSVILLE
2003 -xx/01: To "Kirby Inland Marine LP" at Houston, Tx.(USA), renamed CITY OF BROWNSVILLE
2004 -xx/03: chartered to "Henry Marine Service Inc" at Spanish Fort, Ala.(USA), renamed CAPT. LARRY BARKS
2004: Sold to "Kirby Inland Marine LP" at Houston, Tx.(USA) (same charterer)
2005 -xx/05: Sold to "Captain Larry Barks LLC" at Mobile, Ala.(USA) (same charterer)
2009 -31/10: partially sank in Mobile Bay (USA) (all crew safe)
The Miramar Ship Index for "EXXON BROWNSVILLE"
IDNo:
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17469
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Year:
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1974
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Name:
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EXXON BROWNSVILLE
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Keel:
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Type:
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Tug
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Launch Date:
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Flag:
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USA
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Date of completion:
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1974
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Tons:
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150
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Link:
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-
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DWT:
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Yard No:
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Length overall:
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Ship Design:
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LPP:
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Country of build:
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USA
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Beam:
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Builder:
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Orange SB
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Material of build:
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Location of yard:
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Orange
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Number of screws/Mchy/Speed(kn):
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2D-
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Subsequent History:
1993 - S/R BROWNSVILLE - 2003 - CITY OF BROWNSVILLE -
2004 - CAPT. LARRY BARKS
Disposal Data:
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History:
ON
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LR/IMO
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ID
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Year
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Name
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Tons
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Change
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Registered Owner
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8850932
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17469
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1974
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EXXON BROWNSVILLE
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150
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Exxon Shipping Co.
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8850932
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17469
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1974
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S/R BROWNSVILLE
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150
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1993
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SeaRiver Maritime Inc.
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8850932
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17469
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1974
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CITY OF BROWNSVILLE
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150
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2003
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Kirby Inland Marine LP
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8850932
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17469
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1974
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CAPT. LARRY BARKS
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150
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2004
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Henry Marine Service Inc.
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