Vessels

This 52 foot by 22 foot twin screw towboat was purchased by Parker Towing Company, Inc. in January 2001 and re-named "Touchstone Energy" in honor of Alabama Electric Cooperative's (AEC) membership in the national Touchstone Energy Alliance. Built in 1979 by Albert Ortis Boat Building, Krotz Springs, LA. it is powered by two GENERAL MOTORS model 12V-71 diesel engines, delivering 800 horse power through 6 to 1 TWIN DISC reduction gears. Originally named the ALFRED MORA while owned by Mid-Coast Barge Corporation, Port Aransas, Texas. It was sold to Southern Navigation Corporation, Chalmette, Lousiana in 1994 and re-named RUSSELL L. SANBORN. It is presently in service at Alabama Electric Cooperative's Lowman Power Plant in Leroy, Alabama.