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Dewey R

Dewey R was a U.S. towing vessel pushing four loaded tank barges during the 2015 collision with the P. B. Shah tow on the Lower Mississippi River.

Dewey R was a U.S. towing vessel pushing four loaded tank barges during the 2015 collision with the P. B. Shah tow on the Lower Mississippi River.

Particulars

  • Flag state: United States [US]
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Gross tonnage: 587
  • LOA (m): 41.50
  • Breadth (m): 12.20
  • Year built: 1974
  • Crew size: 8
  • U.S. official number: 567136

Incidents

Operators / owners

  • Apex Towing Company