| Christened: |
|
May, 2000 |
| Built by: |
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J.D. Bludworth Shipyards Corpus Christi |
| Cost: |
|
$1.45 million |
| Length: |
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99.5 feet |
| Width: |
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44 feet |
| Capacity: |
|
20 vehicles
85 passengers |
| Power Plant: |
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Two Detroit 8V-92 Diesel Engines rated at 300
horsepower each |
William G. Burnett, P.E., graduated from
Texas Tech in 1971 with a degree in civil
engineering. He went to work for the State
Highway Department that same year as a
engineering assistant in the Odessa
District. During his 26 year career he held
numerous positions including resident
engineer, district engineer and President of
the American Association of State Highway
and Transportation Officials (AASHTO). Mr.
Burnett became the Executive Director in
1993 and served in that position until he
left office in 1997.
In 1992, he was elected to the Civil Engineering Academy of Texas Tech
University and was honored as a Distinguished Engineer by the university’s
College of Engineering in 1995. |
