Tuscaloosa's Christmas on the Warrior

 

Parker Towing's MISS MORGAN decorated for the holidays (from the Parker Towing website:

Miss Morgan https://www.parkertowing.com/services/vessels

This 55 foot by 22 foot twin screw towboat was purchased by Parker Towing Company, Inc. in October, 2004 and renamed at the request of Nucor Steel Tuscaloosa who chose the name after holding an employee "boat naming" contest.. Built in 1974 at Forkland Island Shipyards, Kaplan, LA. it is powered by two 12 cylinder GENERAL MOTORS model 12V-71 diesel engines, delivering 800 horse power through 6 to 1 TWIN DISC model 514C reduction gears. Completly rebuilt in 2002 and 2003 by B&B Boat builders, Inc., Bayou la Batre, Al. Exact history for this vessel is unavailable at this time. Previously named MISS KIM when purchased by Parker Towing Company, Inc. from B&B Boat Builders, Inc. Bayou la Batre, Al. It is presently in service at Nucor Steel's Tuscaloosa, Alabama mill.