{"product_id":"m-v-marquette-mariner-towboat-model","title":"M\/V Marquette Mariner Towboat Model","description":"\u003ch3\u003eM\/V Marquette Mariner\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model represents the current Marquette Mariner configuration and is also available as the vessel's former Loree Eckstein and Steve E. Bryan identities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVessel Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Current Name: Marquette Mariner\u003cbr\u003e• Previous Names: Steve E. Bryan, Loree Eckstein, Wilbur Mills\u003cbr\u003e• Builder: Jeffboat, Jeffersonville, Indiana\u003cbr\u003e• Year Built: 1972\u003cbr\u003e• Length: 180'\u003cbr\u003e• Beam: 52'\u003cbr\u003e• Horsepower: 9,800 HP\u003cbr\u003e• Current Operator: Marquette Transportation\u003cbr\u003e• Triple-Screw Towboat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAvailable Variants\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM\/V Marquette Mariner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurrent vessel name and markings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM\/V Steve E. Bryan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVessel appearance during its 2016–2020 operating period\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM\/V Loree Eckstein\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVessel appearance during its 2010–2016 operating period\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eModel Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Scale: 1:245\u003cbr\u003e• Approximate Model Length: 8.82\" (224 mm)\u003cbr\u003e• Approximate Model Width: 2.55\" (64.5 mm)\u003cbr\u003e• Waterline Display Model\u003cbr\u003e• Produced in durable ASA plastic\u003cbr\u003e• Designed for static display only\u003cbr\u003e• Not intended to float\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAvailability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• In stock and ready to ship\u003cbr\u003e• Ships within 2 business days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eModel Accuracy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModels 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRelated Vessels\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustomers 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hold_My_Boat","offers":[{"title":"Marquette Mariner","offer_id":52499217219895,"sku":null,"price":245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Steve E. Bryan","offer_id":52499217252663,"sku":null,"price":245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Loree Eckstein","offer_id":52499217285431,"sku":null,"price":245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0797\/5551\/0071\/files\/IMG_7179.jpg?v=1781886128","url":"https:\/\/holdmyboat.com\/products\/m-v-marquette-mariner-towboat-model","provider":"Hold My Boat","version":"1.0","type":"link"}