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Luzon (BD-6069)

Barge Derrick, Non Self-propelled:

Laid down in 1954 at Dravo Corp, Pittsburgh, PA., as US Army Derrick Barge Luzon (BD-6069) by Dravo Corp

Launched, date unknown

Delivered, date unknown to US Army Corps of Engineers

Placed in service as Luzon (BD-6069)

Retired from Army service in 1993

Final/Current Disposition, unknown

Specifications:
Displacement 1,246 t.
Length 139 ¾ ft.
Beam 70 ft.
Draft 9 ft.
Accommodations 14
Fuel Capacity 1,627 gals

Auxiliary Equipment

Main Generators Twin Caterpillar 208 kW

Aux Generators Twin Caterpillar 74 kW

Equipment

Crane Pedestal Mount Dravo 360 degree slew 150 te @ 20 m radius

Mooring System 4 point mooring system, independently operated hydraulic winches

Click On Image For Full Size Image	Size	Image Description		Source
120992512	22k	Namesake: Luzon - is the largest and most populous island in the Philippines. It is ranked 15th largest in the world by land area. Located in the northern portion of the archipelago, it is the economic and political center of the nation, being home to the country's capital city, Manila, as well as Quezon City, the country's most populous city. With a population of 53 million as of 2015, it contains 52.5% of the country's total population and is the fourth most populous island in the world (Wikipedia)		Tommy Trampp

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