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Algiers (BD-6072)


Barge Derrick, Non Self-propelled:
  • Laid down in 1954 at Dravo Corp, Pittsburgh, PA., as US Army Derrick Barge Algiers (BD-6072) by Dravo Corp
  • Launched, date unknown
  • Delivered, date unknown to US Army Corps of Engineers
  • Placed in service as Algiers (BD-6072)
  • Retired from Army service in 2002
  • Acquired, date unknown, by Keynor MorLift Ltd., Great Britain
  • Current Disposition, active
    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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    Algiers
    3026607201
    56k Ex-US Army Derrick Barge Algiers (BD-6072) date and location unknown
    Photo from Keynor MorLift LTD web site
    Tommy Trampp
    Algiers
    3026607202
    120k Ex-US Army Derrick Barge Algiers (BD-6072) location unknown, photo dated June 2014.
    Photo from www.flickriver.com by AJL0610
    Tommy Trampp

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