American pusher tug Volunteer State 1980-

Delivered by the shipyard Jeffboat Incorporation, Jeffferson for service on the Lower Mississippi in August 1980. Fitted out with 2-Alco with a total horsepower of 5.830 ahp. Owned by American Financial Corporation and operated by H&S Transportation Company Inc., Nashville and River Lines Inc. Christened by Mrs. Peggy Armstrong in [September?] 1980. USA-flagged, MMSI 367314110 and call sign WDD9630.