Mobil 8 - (1960-1991)

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"Mobil 8", was build in 1960, renamed in 1991 as "Tatarrax", sold in 1993 as "Nan McKay".

"Mobil 8".

"Mobil 8".

"Mobil 8".

"Mobil 8".

A not very sharp photo of the "Mobil 8", assisting an incoming tanker.

"Mobil 8".

"Mobil 8".

( Photo thanks to Edward O. Clark )

"Tenacious", ex. "Nan Mckay", ex. "Tatarrax", ex. "Mobil 8".

( Photo Copyright Gary Clifford )

"Tenacious", ex. "Nan Mckay", ex. "Tatarrax", ex. "Mobil 8".

( Photo Copyright Erin Darling )

"Tenacious", ex. "Nan Mckay", ex. "Tatarrax", ex. "Mobil 8".

( Photo Copyright Mark Edwards )

"Tenacious", ex. "Nan Mckay", ex. "Tatarrax", ex. "Mobil 8", after rebuilding.

( Photo Copyright Bernt R. Koning )

IMO number: 5238004

Name of ship: NAN McKAY

Call Sign: WM5885

Nett tonnage: 115

Gross tonnage: 169

Deadweigt tonnage: -

Measurements: 27.36/26.01/7.80/3.81/3.525 meters

Type of ship: Tug

Engine: Diesel engine, 1177 SHP

Year of build: 1960

Builder: Ingalls, Passagoala

History of ship: Tatarrax-1993; Mobil 8-1991

Flag: USA

Status of ship: In Service

Registered owner: NEW YORK TOWING LINE

Address: 25, Saint Pauls Place, Hempstead NY UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

The Miramar Ship Index for "MOBIL 8"

Tons:	220	Link:	-
DWT:		Yard No:	135
Length overall:		Ship Design:
LPP:	26.0	Country of build:	USA
Beam:	7.8	Builder:	Walker, A.V.
Material of build:		Location of yard:	Pascagoula
Number ofscrews/Mchy/Speed(kn):	1D-

Subsequent History:

1991 TATARRAX - 1993 NAN McKAY - 2005 TENACIOUS

Disposal :

Still in service

History: