The Iowa was built by and for the Great Lakes Towing Company of Cleveland, OH in 1915. The steam-powered tug was converted to diesel in 1951. Today the Iowa is based in Ashtabula, Ohio, and assists ships in that area.

Type: Single Screw Tugboat

Single Screw Tugboat Year Built: 1915

1915 Builder: The Great Lakes Towing Co., Cleveland, OH

The Great Lakes Towing Co., Cleveland, OH Hull No.: 35

35 Engines: 1 Cleveland 12-278A

1 Cleveland 12-278A Horsepower: 1,200 bhp

1,200 bhp Length: 81′ 00″

81′ 00″ Breadth: 20′ 00″

20′ 00″ Depth: 12′ 06″

12′ 06″ Port of Registry: Wilmington, DE