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USED Derrick Boat No. 51

Non-self Propeller Derrick Boat:
  • Built in 1952 as the steel hulled non self-propelled Derrick Boat No. 51 by Wiley Manufacturing Co. Port Deposit, MD.,
  • Launched in 1952
  • Delivered to the US Army Corps of Engineers in 1952
  • Assigned to the US Army Corp of Engineers Philadelphia District
  • Placed in service as USED Derrick Boat No. 51 in 1952
  • Placed out of service, date unknown
  • Final Disposition, fate unknown
    Specifications:
    Displacement unknown
    Length 60'9"
    Beam 24'9"
    Depth 6'3"
    Derrick Particulars
    Engine 88 hp Caterpiller Diesel
    Lift Capacity 10 t.
    Beam Length 48'
    Radius 44'
    Lift Above Water 52'
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    Derrickboat No. 51
    3028001901    		 55k USED Derrick Boat No. 51, 6 July 1953, location unknown
    US Army Corp of Engineers Philadelphia District    		 John Spivey
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