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Sicily (BD-6071)

Barge Derrick, Non Self-propelled:

Laid down in 1954 at Dravo Corp, Pittsburgh, PA., as US Army Derrick Barge Sicily (BD-6071) by Dravo Corp

Launched, date unknown

Delivered, date unknown to US Army Corps of Engineers

Placed in service as Sicily (BD-6071)

Retired from Army service in 1991

Final Disposition fate 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

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