M/V Marquette Mariner Towboat Model

M/V Marquette Mariner

The M/V Marquette Mariner is one of the best-known large horsepower towboats operating for Marquette Transportation today. Originally built by Jeffboat in 1972 as the Wilbur Mills for American Commercial Lines, the vessel has served under several names throughout its long career, including Loree Eckstein and Steve E. Bryan, before receiving its current Marquette Mariner name in 2020.

This model represents the current Marquette Mariner configuration and is also available as the vessel's former Loree Eckstein and Steve E. Bryan identities.

Vessel Details

• Current Name: Marquette Mariner
• Previous Names: Steve E. Bryan, Loree Eckstein, Wilbur Mills
• Builder: Jeffboat, Jeffersonville, Indiana
• Year Built: 1972
• Length: 180'
• Beam: 52'
• Horsepower: 9,800 HP
• Current Operator: Marquette Transportation
• Triple-Screw Towboat

Available Variants

M/V Marquette Mariner

• Current vessel name and markings

M/V Steve E. Bryan

• Vessel appearance during its 2016–2020 operating period

M/V Loree Eckstein

• Vessel appearance during its 2010–2016 operating period

Model Information

• Scale: 1:245
• Approximate Model Length: 8.82" (224 mm)
• Approximate Model Width: 2.55" (64.5 mm)
• Waterline Display Model
• Produced in durable ASA plastic
• Designed for static display only
• Not intended to float

Availability

• In stock and ready to ship
• Ships within 2 business days

Historical Notes

Few inland towboats have operated under as many recognizable names as the Marquette Mariner. Built as the Wilbur Mills in 1972, the vessel later joined Marquette Transportation where it became the Loree Eckstein, then Steve E. Bryan, before receiving its current Marquette Mariner name.

Despite the name changes, the vessel remains a familiar sight throughout the inland river system and continues to represent one of Marquette's large line-haul towboats.

Model Accuracy

Models are produced in the likeness of the vessel and emphasize overall appearance and character rather than exact reproduction of every feature. Most designs are created from photographs and publicly available reference material rather than original construction drawings. Certain details may be simplified, modified, or omitted to improve durability, appearance, and manufacturability at scale.

Related Vessels

The Marquette Mariner is part of a group of large Marquette line-haul towboats that includes vessels such as the Ray A. Eckstein, John Paul Eckstein, Marquette Veteran, and other long-serving boats that have operated under multiple names throughout their careers.

Customers interested in the Wilbur Mills, Loree Eckstein, or Steve E. Bryan eras of the vessel may select the appropriate variant or contact me regarding specific historical configurations.