Elsbeth
The ELSBETH is the “flagship” in the family of tugs. She is fully equipped for ocean and inland towing, salvage and rescue. A very efficient, comfortable and reliable tug for dredging or island barge operations. She is in great shape and keeps on running strong.
General |
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| Year Built | 1969 |
| Built By | Captain Latham Smith |
| Official Number | 523641’ |
Dimensions |
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| LOA | 65' |
| Breadth | 23' |
| Draft Loaded | 8' |
| Draft Light | 5' |
| GRT | 85 |
| NRT | 57 |
PROPULSION |
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| Main Engines | Twin CATERPILLER D-353 |
| Horsepower | 1200 |
| Propellers | Two 62’’ four-blade props |
| Gears | Two TWINDISC 3.5: 1 ratio |
CAPACITY |
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| Diesel | 16,500 us gal. |
GEAR |
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| Towing Gear: | Wire bridles / chain / wire / surge chain and portable running lights |
| Pushing Gear: | Pushing gear for inland waterways |
| Satellite Communication – Data / Voice / Weather TELAURUS system | |
| Three Generators | |
| Shallow draft operations a specialty | |
ANCHORS |
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| 1000 Pound anchor with winch capability for shifting anchor up to 6 tons | |
RANGE |
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| Twenty days towing or about 3000 miles | |
Smith Maritime's vessels operate primarily between the U.S., the Caribbean & South America. More recently to several ports in Europe, the Mediterranean Sea & Pacific Northwest. Our history is one of dedicated service with a superior loss record. Our services include ocean and coastal towing, pipe & cable laying, submersible operations, cargo & dredge ops, demolition, harbor, anchor and buoy handling, and most exciting of all, salvage and rescue.