Anacostia

The tug Anacostia is the eleventh in a line of Patapsco-class tugs.  Designed by Frank Basile of Entech & Associates, she is under construction at Thoma-Sea Boat Builders in Lockport, Louisiana.  Her launch is scheduled for early 2008. The Anacostia is 100’ long, with a 34’ beam, and a depth of 15’.  Her gross tonnage is 99 tons.  She is powered by two CAT3516, 2100 horsepower engines with Kort nozzles and can maintains a running speed of 12-13 knots.  Featuring a model bow and square stern, her fuel capacity is 89,910 gallons and potable water capacity is 8,816 gallons.  With accommodations for seven crew members, the Anacostia will be dedicated to 55,000 barrel tank barges on the coastwide trade.