USAV MG Winfield Scott
The United States Army tugboat MG Winfield Scott (LT-805) was built by Moss Point Marine, Escatawpa, Mississippi and delivered to the U.S. Army on 29 October 1993. She is named for Major General Winfield Scott.
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| History | |
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 United States | |
| Namesake | Winfield Scott |
| Owner | Interlake Maritime Services |
| Operator | United States Army |
| Builder | Moss Point Marine (now VT Halter Marine), Escatawpa, Mississippi |
| Acquired | 29 October 1993 |
| Identification |
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| Fate | Sold civilian October 2021 to Interlake Maritime Services for service from Ludington, Michigan |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type | LT (large tug) |
| Type | tugboat |
| Displacement | 924 tons |
| Length | 128 feet (39 m) |
| Beam | 36 feet (11 m) |
| Draft | 14.5 ft (4.4 m) (light); 17 ft (5.2 m) (loaded) |
| Propulsion | Two diesel engines, 2,550 bhp |
| Speed | 13.5 knots (25.0 km/h; 15.5 mph) |
| Range |
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| Capacity | Bollard Pull is 58 tons |
| Complement | 23 |
In October 2021 the MG Winfield Scott was sold at auction to Interlake Maritime Services and brought to Ludington, Michigan, arriving on November 29, 2021.[1]
Interlake Logistic Solutions is the parent company of Lake Michigan Carferry Service, operator of the SS Badger, and of Pere Marquette Shipping, operator of the barge Pere Marquette 41 (ex-SS City of Midland 41) and tug MT Undaunted (ex-USS Undaunted (ATA-199)). All are based in Ludington. Lake Michigan Carferry also owns the SS Spartan, which is in long-term layup at Ludington.
References
- "Former Army tug LT-805 finds new home in Ludington. Tug bought by Interlake Logistic Solutions from federal government", Ludington Daily News, January 12, 2022, p. 1.
- "Large tug". GlobalSecurity.org. Retrieved 2012-10-21.
- "Moss Point Marine". shipbuildinghistory.com. Retrieved 2012-10-21.