| Christened: |
|
July 1996 |
| Built by: |
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Steiner Shipyard
Bayou La Batre, AL |
| Cost: |
|
$1.4 million |
| Length: |
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99.5 feet |
| Width: |
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44 feet |
| Capacity: |
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20 vehicles
85 passengers |
| Power Plant: |
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Two Detroit 8V-92 Diesel Engines rated at 300
horsepower each |
Arnold W. Oliver, P.E., graduated from
The University of Texas with a bachelor of
science degree in civil engineering in 1960.
He began his career with the department as a
summer employee while still attending
college. Upon graduation, he joined the
department full-time in the Wichita Falls
District. He progressed through a variety of
positions within the department and was
selected as the department's Executive
Director in October, 1989. He continued in
that position until August, 1993. |
