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Dredge 32

Dredge 32 - cutter suction dredger

General properties

Vessel type: 
CSD
Flag: 
US
Owner: 
Mike Hooks Inc
Manager: 
Mike Hooks Inc
Built in: 
1932

Physical properties

Total power: 
1193 kW
Dredging depth: 
18.3 m

About this page

Status: 
Active
Timeframe: 
1987

Last Updated

1 year 6 weeks ago

History

TimeframeEquipmentManagerReview
Timeframe: 
1932 - 1962
Equipment: 
Review: 
Sold and renamed
Timeframe: 
1962 - 1974
Equipment: 
Review: 
Sold
Timeframe: 
1974 - 1987
Equipment: 
Manager: 
Review: 
Sold
Timeframe: 
1987
Equipment: 
Manager: 

About this equipment

Originally built in 1932, under the name GRAFTON,  the Dredge 32 is believed to be the oldest cutter suction dredge in operation in the United States.

The dredge was eventually acquired by Bauer Dredging (Port Lavaca, TX) in 1960 and renamed to its current moniker of Dredge 32.

In 1974, the dredge was purchased from Bauer Dredging by Bean Dredging (New Orleans, LA) who continued to operate the vessel for another 13 years before its final transfer of ownership to Mike Hooks, LLC in 1987.

In December of 1987, Mr. Mike Hooks, founder of Mike Hooks, LLC, purchased the Dredge 32 from Bean Dredging. Allegedly, Mr. Hooks purchased the dredger as scrap and intended to salvage the vessel for parts. Upon its arrival, Hooks decided instead to put the 32 to work and it has continued to operate to this day under the direct supervision of Captain Savoie and Mr. Stelly.

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Source: www.mikehooks.com

 

Images

Dregde 32 passing us on the Atchafalaya river basin - ©A. J. van der VeldeNotice all the little houses and buildings that look like a litle town - ©A. J. van der VeldeThis is an live-on dredge - ©A. J. van der VeldeDredge 32 - ©A. J. van der Veldedredge3232

Technical files and datasheets

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