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MV 681 - USS Essayons (HULL 402)

Ocean Going Hopper Dredge for the United States Army Corps of Engineers
Length:
 350'
Beam:  68'
Depth:  35'
Draft:  31'-6"
Displacement: 13,976
Other Data:
2 geared diesel engines, 7,000 horsepower, 2 screws. 

Keel laid May 18,1981, launched April 24,1982, delivered February 17,1983. 

6,000 cubic yard dredged material capacity. Crew of 40.

MV 681 - Sea Trials