Looks like they doubled the size of the 2nd deck superstructure and enlarged the wheelhouse. Did they re-power also? I assume these are recent changes.
This is what I have on the WINNIE C.
#0590109..Built 1978..Dravo Corp..Neville Island PA..90'x28'..Twin screw diesel..Gm 16V-149 @ 1800hp??..Twin Disc red 7:1!!..Kort nozzle..Re-built superstructure (2nd deck & wheelhouse) 5/2016??
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Looks like they doubled the size of the 2nd deck superstructure and enlarged the wheelhouse. Did they re-power also? I assume these are recent changes.
This is what I have on the WINNIE C.
#0590109..Built 1978..Dravo Corp..Neville Island PA..90'x28'..Twin screw diesel..Gm 16V-149 @ 1800hp??..Twin Disc red 7:1!!..Kort nozzle..Re-built superstructure (2nd deck & wheelhouse) 5/2016??
BTW Nice shot Mr. Ross
Details of the rebuild can be found at http://www.barges.us/news/102-winniecoverhaul.
The "why" of the rebuild can be found at http://waterwaysjournal.net/Magazine/ThisWeeksTopNews/CampbellTransportationDiversifyingIntoLiquidTrade.aspx
Thank you for the links..very informative
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