The Victory Takes Her Charge the James L. Kuber to Toledo

My last ship of the day was actually a tug/barge.

The James L. Kuber was converted from being a proper ship to being a barge.

I think this is done when the engine areas can't support the conversion to diesel but the hull itself it still intact.

I also think that because it's a tug, it has a lower crew requirement than a proper ship.

I mean it's sad to see proper ships converted to these, but it still keeps people employed.

And they are pretty neat to look at.

I believe she was on her way to Toledo.  As I type this, she's on her way back.