Cat 3516 diesels, repowered 2004, 3200 hp. Reintjes red. 4.5:1. Kort nozzles. Originally Melissa L, leased by Systems Fuels, Inc., New Orleans, LA. Leased 3/1989 to Ingram Barge Co.,Nashville, TN, Renamed Thomas Herndon 9/1989. Leased 7/1994, sold 9/1998 to Coastal Towing, Inc., Houston, TX, Renamed Marla Helm 9/1998. Sold 7/2004 to Capital Towing, Ltd., Houston, TX, renamed Bridget Caulley. Sold 7/2006 to Kirby Inland Marine LP, Houston, TX. Operated by Capital Inland Marine, Inc., Houston, TX.
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