William E Strait is a United States-flag towing vessel linked to the 2015 Lower Mississippi River collision with the Margaret Ann tow.
Particulars
- Flag state: United States [US]
- Vessel type: Tug (NTSB: towing vessel)
- Owner/operator: Smithland Towing & Construction, LLC / Western Rivers Boat Management, Inc.
- Port of registry: Paducah, Kentucky
- Official number (US): 270550
- IMO number: Not assigned; NTSB lists N/A
- Gross/net tonnage: 1,103 / 750
- LOA (m): 56.2
- Beam (m): 13.7
- Draft (m): 3.6
- Year built: 1955
- Engine power: 2 x 3,600 hp (5,369 kW), EMD 20-645 E7B, twin screw
- Persons on board during incident: 9
Incidents
Operators / owners
- Smithland Towing & Construction, LLC / Western Rivers Boat Management, Inc.