SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                           Washington, D.C. 20549

                               Schedule 13D**

                  Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
                             (Amendment No.  )*

                              Kirby Corporation
                              (Name of Issuer)

                  Common Stock, Par Value $0.10 Per Share        
                       (Title of Class of Securities)

                                  497266106
                               (Cusip Number)

                              W. Robert Cotham
                         201 Main Street, Suite 2600
                           Fort Worth, Texas 76102
                               (817) 390-8400                        
                (Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person
              Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)

                             October 20, 1995                    
           (Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement)

     If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to
report the acquisition which is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is
filing this schedule because of Rule 13d-1(b)(3) or (4), check the following
box [ ].

Check the following box if a fee is being paid with the statement [X].

*The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting person's
initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities,
and for any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter
disclosures provided in a prior cover page.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be
deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of
the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see
the Notes).

**The total number of shares reported herein is 1,883,400 shares, which
constitutes approximately 6.8% of the total number of shares outstanding.  All
ownership percentages set forth herein assume that there are 27,503,786 shares
outstanding.




1.      Name of Reporting Person:

        Trinity I Fund, L.P.
                                                                
2.      Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group:           
                                                           (a) /   /
                                                                    
                                                           (b) / X /
                                                                
3.      SEC Use Only
                                                                

4.      Source of Funds: Not Applicable
                                                                
5.      Check box if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings is
        Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e):                    
                                                               /   /
                                                                

6.      Citizenship or Place of Organization: Delaware
                                                                

                  7.   Sole Voting Power: 1,883,400 (1) (2)
Number of                                                          
Shares
Beneficially      8.   Shared Voting Power: -0-
Owned By                                                           
Each
Reporting         9.   Sole Dispositive Power: 1,883,400 (1) (2)
Person                                                        
With
                  10.  Shared Dispositive Power: -0-
                                                                
11.     Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting
        Person:

        1,883,400 (2)
                                                                
12.     Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes 
        Certain Shares:                                             
                                                               /   /
                                                                

13.     Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11): 6.8% 
                                                                

14.     Type of Reporting Person: PN
                                                                
- ----------
(1)     Power is exercised through its sole general partner, TF Investors,
        L.P.

(2)     Solely in its capacity as the sole stockholder of Portfolio 
        Associates, Inc., which is the sole general partner of Portfolio A 
        Investors, L.P.


1.      Name of Reporting Person:

        TF Investors, L.P.
                                                                
2.      Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group:           
                                                           (a) /   /
                                                                    
                                                           (b) / X /
                                                                
3.      SEC Use Only
                                                                

4.      Source of Funds: Not Applicable
                                                                
5.      Check box if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings is
        Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e):                    
                                                               /   /
                                                                

6.      Citizenship or Place of Organization: Delaware
                                                                

                  7.   Sole Voting Power: 1,883,400 (1) (2)
Number of                                                          
Shares
Beneficially      8.   Shared Voting Power: -0-
Owned By                                                           
Each
Reporting         9.   Sole Dispositive Power: 1,883,400 (1) (2)
Person                                                        
With
                  10.  Shared Dispositive Power: -0-
                                                                
11.     Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting
        Person:

        1,883,400 (2)
                                                                
12.     Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes 
        Certain Shares:                                             
                                                               /   /
                                                                

13.     Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11): 6.8% 
                                                                

14.     Type of Reporting Person: PN
                                                                
- ----------
(1)     Power is exercised through its sole general partner, Trinity Capital
        Management, Inc.

(2)     Solely in its capacity as the sole general partner of Trinity I Fund,
        L.P., which is the sole stockholder of Portfolio Associates, Inc.,
        which is the sole general partner of Portfolio A Investors, L.P.


1.      Name of Reporting Person:

        Trinity Capital Management, Inc.
                                                                
2.      Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group:           
                                                           (a) /   /
                                                                    
                                                           (b) / X /
                                                                
3.      SEC Use Only
                                                                

4.      Source of Funds: Not Applicable
                                                                
5.      Check box if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings is
        Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e):                    
                                                               /   /
                                                                

6.      Citizenship or Place of Organization: Delaware
                                                                

                  7.   Sole Voting Power: 1,883,400 (1) (2)
Number of                                                          
Shares
Beneficially      8.   Shared Voting Power: -0-
Owned By                                                           
Each
Reporting         9.   Sole Dispositive Power: 1,883,400 (1) (2)
Person                                                        
With
                  10.  Shared Dispositive Power: -0-
                                                                
11.     Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting
        Person:

        1,883,400 (2)
                                                                
12.     Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes 
        Certain Shares:                                             
                                                               /   /
                                                                

13.     Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11): 6.8% 
                                                                

14.     Type of Reporting Person: CO
                                                                
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(1)     Power is exercised through its President, Thomas M. Taylor.

(2)     Solely in its capacity as the sole general partner of TF  Investors,
        L.P., which is the sole general partner of Trinity I Fund, L.P., which
        is the sole stockholder of Portfolio Associates, Inc., which is the
        sole general partner of Portfolio A Investors, L.P.


1.      Name of Reporting Person:

        Thomas M. Taylor
                                                                
2.      Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group:           
                                                           (a) /   
                                                                    
                                                           (b) / X /
                                                                
3.      SEC Use Only
                                                                

4.      Source of Funds: Not Applicable
                                                                
5.      Check box if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings is
        Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e):                    
                                                               /   /
                                                                

6.      Citizenship or Place of Organization: USA
                                                                

                  7.   Sole Voting Power: 1,883,400 (1)
Number of                                                          
Shares
Beneficially      8.   Shared Voting Power: -0-
Owned By                                                           
Each
Reporting         9.   Sole Dispositive Power: 1,883,400 (1)
Person                                                        
With
                  10.  Shared Dispositive Power: -0-
                                                                
11.     Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting
        Person:

        1,883,400 (1)
                                                                
12.     Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes 
        Certain Shares:                                             
                                                               /   /
                                                                

13.     Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11): 6.8% 
                                                                

14.     Type of Reporting Person: IN
                                                                
- ----------
(1)     Solely in his capacity as President and sole stockholder of Trinity
        Capital Management, Inc., which is the sole general partner of TF
        Investors, L.P., which is the sole general partner of Trinity I Fund,
        L.P., which is the sole stockholder of Portfolio Associates, Inc.,
        which is the sole general partner of Portfolio A Investors, L.P.


1.      Name of Reporting Person:

        Portfolio A Investors, L.P.
                                                                
2.      Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group:           
                                                           (a) /   /
                                                                    
                                                           (b) / X /
                                                                
3.      SEC Use Only
                                                                

4.      Source of Funds: WC
                                                                
5.      Check box if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings is
        Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e):                    
                                                               /   /
                                                                

6.      Citizenship or Place of Organization: Delaware
                                                                

                  7.   Sole Voting Power: 1,883,400 (1)
Number of                                                          
Shares
Beneficially      8.   Shared Voting Power: -0-
Owned By                                                           
Each
Reporting         9.   Sole Dispositive Power: 1,883,400 (1)
Person                                                        
With
                  10.  Shared Dispositive Power: -0-
                                                                
11.     Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting
        Person:

        1,883,400
                                                                
12.     Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes 
        Certain Shares:                                             
                                                               /   /
                                                                

13.     Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11): 6.8%
                                                                

14.     Type of Reporting Person: PN
                                                                
- ----------
(1)     Power is exercised through its sole general partner, Portfolio
        Associates, Inc.    



1.      Name of Reporting Person:

        Portfolio Associates, Inc.
                                                                
2.      Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group:           
                                                           (a) /   /
                                                                    
                                                           (b) / X /
                                                                
3.      SEC Use Only
                                                                

4.      Source of Funds: Not Applicable
                                                                
5.      Check box if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings is
        Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e):                    
                                                               /   /
                                                                

6.      Citizenship or Place of Organization: Delaware
                                                                

                  7.   Sole Voting Power: 1,883,400 (1)
Number of                                                          
Shares
Beneficially      8.   Shared Voting Power: -0-
Owned By                                                           
Each
Reporting         9.   Sole Dispositive Power: 1,883,400 (1)
Person                                                        
With
                  10.  Shared Dispositive Power: -0-
                                                                
11.     Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting
        Person:

        1,883,400 (1)
                                                                
12.     Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes 
        Certain Shares:                                             
                                                               /   /
                                                                

13.     Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11): 6.8% 
                                                                

14.     Type of Reporting Person: CO
                                                                
- ----------
(1)     Solely in its capacity as the sole general partner of Portfolio A
        Investors, L.P.



1.      Name of Reporting Person:

        The Bass Management Trust                                            
                           
2.      Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group:           
                                                           (a) /   /
                                                                    
                                                           (b) / X /
                                                                
3.      SEC Use Only
                                                                

4.      Source of Funds: 00 - Trust Funds
                                                                
5.      Check box if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings is
        Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e):                    
                                                               /   /

6.      Citizenship or Place of Organization: Texas
                                                                

                  7.   Sole Voting Power: -0- (1)
Number of                                                          
Shares
Beneficially      8.   Shared Voting Power: -0-
Owned By                                                           
Each
Reporting         9.   Sole Dispositive Power: -0- (1)
Person                                                        
With
                  10.  Shared Dispositive Power: -0-

11.     Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting
        Person:

        -0-
                                                                
12.     Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes 
        Certain Shares:                                             
                                                               /   /


13.     Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11): 0.0%


14.     Type of Reporting Person: 00 - Trust

- ----------
(1)     Power is exercised through its sole trustee, Perry R. Bass


1.      Name of Reporting Person:

        Perry R. Bass
                                                                
2.      Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group:           
                                                           (a) /   /
                                                                    
                                                           (b) / X /
                                                                
3.      SEC Use Only
                                                                

4.      Source of Funds: Not Applicable
                                                                
5.      Check box if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings is
        Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e):                    
                                                               /   /

6.      Citizenship or Place of Organization: USA
                                                                

                  7.   Sole Voting Power: -0- (1)
Number of                                                          
Shares
Beneficially      8.   Shared Voting Power: -0-
Owned By                                                           
Each
Reporting         9.   Sole Dispositive Power: -0- (1)
Person                                                        
With
                  10.  Shared Dispositive Power: -0-

11.     Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting
        Person:

        -0- (1)
                                                                
12.     Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes 
        Certain Shares:                                             
                                                               /   /


13.     Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11): 0.0%


14.     Type of Reporting Person: IN

- ----------
(1)     Solely in his capacities as sole trustee and as one of two trustors of
        The Bass Management Trust.


1.      Name of Reporting Person:

        Nancy L. Bass
                                                                
2.      Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group:           
                                                           (a) /   /
                                                                    
                                                           (b) / X /
                                                                
3.      SEC Use Only
                                                                

4.      Source of Funds: Not Applicable
                                                                
5.      Check box if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings is
        Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e):                    
                                                               /   /

6.      Citizenship or Place of Organization: USA
                                                                

                  7.   Sole Voting Power: -0- 
Number of                                                          
Shares
Beneficially      8.   Shared Voting Power: -0-
Owned By                                                           
Each
Reporting         9.   Sole Dispositive Power: -0- 
Person                                                        
With
                  10.  Shared Dispositive Power: -0-

11.     Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting
        Person:

        -0- (1)
                                                                
12.     Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes 
        Certain Shares:                                             
                                                               /   /


13.     Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11): 0.0%


14.     Type of Reporting Person: IN

- ----------
(1)     Solely in her capacity as one of two trustors of The Bass Management
        Trust and by virtue of her power to revoke same.


 
1.      Name of Reporting Person:

        Sid R. Bass Management Trust
                                                                
2.      Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group:           
                                                           (a) /   /
                                                                    
                                                           (b) / X /
                                                                
3.      SEC Use Only
                                                                

4.      Source of Funds: 00 - Trust Funds
                                                                
5.      Check box if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings is
        Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e):                    
                                                               /   /
                                                                

6.      Citizenship or Place of Organization: Texas
                                                                

                  7.   Sole Voting Power: -0- (1)
Number of                                                          
Shares
Beneficially      8.   Shared Voting Power: -0-
Owned By                                                           
Each
Reporting         9.   Sole Dispositive Power: -0- (1)
Person                                                        
With
                  10.  Shared Dispositive Power: -0-
                                                                
11.     Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting
        Person:

        -0-
                                                                
12.     Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes 
        Certain Shares:                                             
                                                               /   /
                                                                

13.     Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11): 0.0%
                                                                

14.     Type of Reporting Person: 00 - Trust

- ----------
(1)     Power is exercised through one of its trustees, Sid R. Bass.


 1.     Name of Reporting Person:

        Sid R. Bass
                                                                
2.      Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group:           
                                                           (a) /   /
                                                                    
                                                           (b) / X /
                                                                
3.      SEC Use Only
                                                                

4.      Source of Funds: Not Applicable
                                                                
5.      Check box if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings is
        Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e):                    
                                                               /   /
                                                                

6.      Citizenship or Place of Organization: USA
                                                                

                  7.   Sole Voting Power: -0- (1)
Number of                                                          
Shares
Beneficially      8.   Shared Voting Power: -0-
Owned By                                                           
Each
Reporting         9.   Sole Dispositive Power: -0- (1)
Person                                                        
With
                  10.  Shared Dispositive Power: -0-
                                                                
11.     Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting
        Person:

        -0- (1)
                                                                
12.     Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes 
        Certain Shares:                                             
                                                               /   /
                                                                

13.     Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11): 0.0%
                                                                

14.     Type of Reporting Person: IN
                                                            
- ----------
(1)     Solely in his capacity as a trustee and the sole trustor of Sid R.
        Bass Management Trust and by virtue of his power to revoke same.


1.      Name of Reporting Person:

        Lee M. Bass
                                                                
2.      Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group:           
                                                           (a) /   /
                                                                    
                                                           (b) / X /
                                                                
3.      SEC Use Only
                                                                
4.      Source of Funds: PF
                                                                
5.      Check box if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings is
        Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e):                    
                                                               /   /
                                                                

6.      Citizenship or Place of Organization: USA
                                                                

                  7.   Sole Voting Power: -0-
Number of                                                          
Shares
Beneficially      8.   Shared Voting Power: -0-
Owned By                                                           
Each
Reporting         9.   Sole Dispositive Power: -0-
Person                                                        
With
                  10.  Shared Dispositive Power: -0-
                                                                
11.     Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting
        Person:

        -0-
                                                                
12.     Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes 
        Certain Shares:                                             
                                                               /   /
                                                                

13.     Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11): 0.0%
                                                                

14.     Type of Reporting Person: IN



1.      Name of Reporting Person:

        E. P. Bass
                                                                
2.      Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group:           
                                                           (a) /   /
                                                                    
                                                           (b) / X /
                                                                
3.      SEC Use Only
                                                                
4.      Source of Funds: PF
                                                                
5.      Check box if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings is
        Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e):                    
                                                               /   /
                                                                

6.      Citizenship or Place of Organization: USA
                                                                

                  7.   Sole Voting Power: -0-
Number of                                                          
Shares
Beneficially      8.   Shared Voting Power: -0-
Owned By                                                           
Each
Reporting         9.   Sole Dispositive Power: -0-
Person                                                        
With
                  10.  Shared Dispositive Power: -0-
                                                                
11.     Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting
        Person:

        -0-
                                                                
12.     Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes 
        Certain Shares:                                             
                                                               /   /
                                                                

13.     Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11): 0.0%
                                                                

14.     Type of Reporting Person: IN




Item 1. SECURITY AND ISSUER.

        This statement relates to shares of Common Stock, par value $0.10 per
share (the "Stock"), of Kirby Corporation (the "Issuer").  The principal
executive offices of the Issuer are located at 1775 St. James Place, Suite
300, Houston, Texas 77056.

Item 2. IDENTITY AND BACKGROUND.

        (a) Pursuant to Rules 13d-1(f)(1)-(2) of Regulation 13D-G of the
General Rules and Regulations under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended (the "Act"), the undersigned hereby file this Schedule 13D Statement
on behalf of Trinity I Fund, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("TIF"), TF
Investors, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("TFI"), Trinity Capital
Management, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("TCM"), Thomas M. Taylor ("TMT"),
Portfolio A Investors, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("PAI"), Portfolio
Associates, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("PA"), The Bass Management Trust
("BMT"), Perry R. Bass ("PRB"), Nancy L. Bass ("NLB"), Sid R. Bass Management
Trust ("SRBMT"), Sid R.  Bass ("SRB"), Lee M. Bass ("LMB") and E. P. Bass
("EPB").  TIF, TFI, TCM, TMT, PAI, PA, BMT, PRB, NLB, SRBMT, SRB, LMB and EPB
are sometimes hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Reporting Persons." 
The Reporting Persons are making this single, joint filing because they may be
deemed to constitute a "group" within the meaning of Section 13(d)(3) of the
Act, although neither the fact of this filing nor anything contained herein
shall be deemed to be an admission by the Reporting Persons that a group
exists.  As a result of the sale by BMT, SRBMT, LMB and EPB on October 25,
1995, of all their Stock, BMT, PRB, NLB, SRBMT, SRB, LMB and EPB will not be
Reporting Persons for purposes of all future filings on Schedule 13D.

        (b)-(c)

        TIF

          TIF is a Delaware limited partnership, the principal business of
which is the purchase, sale, exchange, acquisition and holding of investment
securities.  The principal business address of TIF, which also serves as its
principal office, is 201 Main Street, Suite 3200, Fort Worth, Texas 76102. 
Pursuant to Instruction C to Schedule 13D of the Act, information with respect
to TFI, the sole general partner of TIF, is set forth below.

        TFI

        TFI is a Delaware limited partnership, the principal business of which
is serving as the sole general partner of TIF.  The principal business address
of TFI, which also serves as its principal office, is 201 Main Street, Suite
3200, Fort Worth, Texas  76102.  Pursuant to Instruction C to Schedule 13D of
the Act, information with respect to TCM, the sole general partner of TFI, is
set forth below.

        TCM

        TCM is a Delaware corporation, the principal business of which is
serving as the sole general partner of TFI. The principal business address of
TCM, which also serves as its principal office, is 201 Main Street, Suite
3200, Fort Worth, Texas 76102.  Pursuant to Instruction C to Schedule 13D of
the Act, the name, residence or business address, and present principal
occupation or employment of each director, executive officer and controlling
person of TCM are as follows:

                        RESIDENCE OR            PRINCIPAL OCCUPATION
        NAME           BUSINESS ADDRESS            OR EMPLOYMENT    

Thomas M. Taylor       201 Main Street          President of Thomas
                       Suite 3200                 M. Taylor & Co.
                       Fort Worth, Texas 76102    ("Taylor & Co.")

W. R. Cotham           201 Main Street          Vice President/
                       Suite 2600                 Controller of
                       Fort Worth, Texas 76102    BEPCO (as 
                                                  defined below)

        Taylor & Co. is a Texas corporation, the principal business of which
is the rendering of investment consulting services to third parties.  The
principal business address of Taylor & Co., which also serves as its principal
office, is 201 Main Street, Suite 3200, Fort Worth, Texas 76102.

        TMT

        See answers above.

        PAI

        PAI is a Delaware limited partnership, the principal business of which
is the purchase, sale, exchange, acquisition and holding of investment
securities.  The principal business address of PAI, which also serves as its
principal office, is 201 Main Street, Suite 3200, Fort Worth, Texas 76102. 
Pursuant to Instruction C to Schedule 13D of the Act, information with respect
to PA, the sole general partner of PAI, is set forth below.

        PA

        PA is a Delaware corporation, the principal business of which is
serving as the sole general partner of PAI. The principal business address of
PA, which also serves as its principal office, is 201 Main Street, Suite 3200,
Fort Worth, Texas 76102.  Pursuant to Instruction C to Schedule 13D of the
Act, the name, residence or business address, and present principal occupation
or employment of each director, executive officer and controlling person (in
addition to TIF) of PA are as follows:

                        RESIDENCE OR            PRINCIPAL OCCUPATION
        NAME           BUSINESS ADDRESS            OR EMPLOYMENT    

Thomas M. Taylor       See answers above.       See answers above.

W. R. Cotham           See answers above.       See answers above.

        BMT

        BMT is a revocable grantor trust established pursuant to the Texas
Trust Act.  The principle business address of BMT, which also serves as its
principal office, is 201 Main Street, Suite 2700, Fort Worth, Texas 76102.
Pursuant to Instruction C to Schedule 13D of the Act, information with respect
to PRB, one of the Trustors and the sole Trustee of BMT, and NLB, the other
Trustee of BMT, is set forth below.

        PRB

        PRB's business address is 201 Main Street, Suite 2700, Fort Worth,
Texas 76102, and his present principal occupation or employment at such
address is serving as President of Perry R. Bass, Inc. ("PRB, Inc.").

        PRB, Inc. is a Texas corporation, the principal businesses of which
are ranching and the exploration for and production of hydrocarbons.  The
principal business address of PRB, Inc., which also serves as its principal
office, is 201 Main Street, Suite 2700, Fort Worth, Texas 76102.

        NLB

NLB's residence address is 45 Westover Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76107, and she
is not presently employed.  NLB is the other Trustor of BMT.

        SRBMT

        SRBMT is a revocable trust existing under the laws of the State of
Texas.  The address of SRBMT is 201 Main Street, Suite 2700, Fort Worth, Texas 
76102.  Pursuant to Instruction C to Schedule 13D of the Act, information with
respect to one of its Trustees, PRB, is set forth above. Information with
respect to its two other Trustees, LMB and SRB, is set forth below.

        SRB

        SRB's business address is 201 Main Street, Suite 2700, Fort Worth,
Texas 76102, and his present principal occupation or employment at such
address is serving as President of Sid R. Bass, Inc. ("SRB, Inc.").

        SRB, Inc. is a Texas corporation.  SRB, Inc.'s principal businesses
are the ownership and operation of oil and gas properties (through Bass
Enterprises Production Co. ("BEPCO")), the ownership and operation of gas
processing plants and carbon black plants (through various partnerships),
farming and ranching, investing in marketable securities and real estate
investment and development.  The principal business address of SRB, Inc.,
which also serves as its principal office, is 201 Main Street, Suite 2700,
Fort Worth, Texas 76102.

        BEPCO is a Texas corporation, the principal business of which is oil
exploration and drilling and producing hydrocarbons. The principal address of
BEPCO, which also serves as its principal office, is 201 Main Street, Suite
2700, Fort Worth, Texas 76102.

        LMB

        LMB's business address is 201 Main Street, Suite 2700, Fort Worth,
Texas 76102, and his present principal occupation or employment at such
address is serving as President of Lee M. Bass, Inc. ("LMB, Inc.").

        LMB, Inc. is a Texas corporation.  LMB, Inc.'s principal businesses
are the ownership and operation of oil and gas properties (through BEPCO), the
ownership and operation of gas processing plants and carbon black plants
(through various partnerships), farming and ranching, investing in marketable
securities and real estate investment and development.  The principal business
address of LMB, Inc., which also serves as its principal office, is 201 Main
Street, Suite 2700, Fort Worth, Texas 76102.

        EPB

        EPB's business address is 201 Main Street, Suite 2700, Fort Worth,
Texas  76102, and his present principal occupation or employment at such
address is serving as President of Thru Line Inc. ("TLI").

        TLI is a Texas corporation.  TLI's principal businesses are the
ownership and operation of oil and gas properties (through BEPCO), the
ownership and operation of gas processing plants and carbon black plants
(through various partnerships), farming and ranching, investing in marketable
securities and real estate investment and development.  The principal business
address of TLI, which also serves as its principal office, is 201 Main Street,
Suite 2700, Fort Worth, Texas 76102. 

        (d)  None of the entities or persons identified in this Item 2 has,
during the last five years, been convicted in a criminal proceeding (excluding
traffic violations or similar misdemeanors).

        (e)  None of the entities or persons identified in this Item 2 has,
during the last five years, been a party to a civil proceeding of a judicial
or administrative body of competent jurisdiction and as a result of such
proceeding was or is subject to a judgment, decree or final order enjoining
future violations of, or prohibiting or mandating activities subject to,
federal or state securities laws or finding any violation with respect to such
laws.

        (f)  All of the natural persons identified in this Item 2 are citizens
of the United States of America.

Item 3. SOURCE AND AMOUNT OF FUNDS OR OTHER CONSIDERATION.

        The source and amount of the funds used or to be used by the Reporting
Persons to purchase shares of the Stock are as follows:

REPORTING PERSON        SOURCE OF FUNDS        AMOUNT OF FUNDS
        
        TIF             Not Applicable         Not Applicable

        TFI             Not Applicable         Not Applicable

        TCM             Not Applicable         Not Applicable

        TMT             Not Applicable         Not Applicable

        PAI             Working Capital(1)     $29,110,461.53

        PA              Not Applicable         Not Applicable

        BMT             Trust Funds (2)        $4,947,149.51

        PRB             Not Applicable         Not Applicable

        NLB             Not Applicable         Not Applicable

        SRBMT           Trust Funds (2)        $4,947,149.51        

        SRB             Not Applicable         Not Applicable

        LMB             Personal Funds (3)     $4,947,149.51

        EPB             Personal Funds (3)     $4,947,149.51

        (1)  As used herein, the term "Working Capital" includes income from
the business operations of the entity plus sums borrowed from banks and
brokerage firm margin accounts to operate such business in general.  None of
the funds reported herein as "Working Capital" were borrowed or otherwise
obtained for the specific purpose of acquiring, handling, trading or voting
the Stock.

        (2)  As used herein, the term "Trust Funds" includes income from the
various investments of the trust plus sums borrowed from banks and brokerage
firm margin accounts for general purposes.  None of the funds reported herein
as "Trust Funds" were borrowed or otherwise obtained for the specific purpose
of acquiring, handling, trading or voting the Stock.

        (3)  As used herein, the term "Personal Funds" may include sums
borrowed from banks and brokerage firm margin accounts, none of which were
borrowed or otherwise obtained for the specific purpose of acquiring,
handling, trading or voting the Stock.

Item 4.  PURPOSE OF TRANSACTION.

        The Reporting Persons acquired and continue to hold the shares of the
Stock reported herein for investment purposes.  Consistent with such purposes,
the Reporting Persons have had, and expect to continue to have, discussions
with management and other shareholders of the Issuer concerning various
operational and financial aspects of the Issuer's businesses.  The Reporting
Persons may, in the future, also have discussions with management, directors
and other shareholders of the Issuer concerning various ways of maximizing
long-term shareholder value.

        Depending on market conditions and other factors that each of the
Reporting Persons may deem material to its investment decision, such Reporting
Person may purchase additional shares of the Stock in the open market or in
private transactions.  Depending on these same factors, such Reporting Person
may sell all or a portion of the shares of the Stock that it now owns or
hereafter may acquire on the open market or in private transactions.

        Except as set forth in this Item 4, the Reporting Persons have no
present plans or proposals that relate to or that would result in any of the
actions specified in clauses (a) through (j) of Item 4 of Schedule 13D of the
Act.

Item 5.  INTEREST IN SECURITIES OF THE ISSUER.

        (a)

        TIF

        Because of its position as the sole stockholder of PA, which is the
sole general partner of PAI, TIF may, pursuant to Rule 13d-3 of the Act, be
deemed to be the beneficial owner of 1,883,400 shares of the Stock, which
constitutes approximately 6.8% of the outstanding shares of the Stock.

        TFI   

        Because of its position as the sole general partner of TIF, which is
the sole stockholder of PA, which is the sole general partner of PAI, TFI may,
pursuant to Rule 13d-3 of the Act, be deemed to be the beneficial owner of
1,883,400 shares of the Stock, which constitutes approximately 6.8% of the
outstanding shares of the Stock.

        TCM

        Because of its position as the sole general partner of TFI, which is
the sole general partner of TIF, which is the sole stockholder of PA, which is
the sole general partner of PAI, TCM may, pursuant to Rule 13d-3 of the Act,
be deemed to be the beneficial owner of 1,883,400 shares of the Stock, which
constitutes approximately 6.8% of the outstanding shares of the Stock.

        TMT

        Because of his position as the President and sole shareholder of TCM,
which is the sole general partner of TFI, which is the sole general partner of
TIF, which is the sole stockholder of PA, which is the sole general partner of
PAI, TMT may, pursuant to Rule 13d-3 of the Act, be deemed to be the
beneficial owner of 1,883,400 shares of the Stock, which constitutes
approximately 6.8% of the outstanding shares of the Stock.

        PAI

        The aggregate number of shares of the Stock that PAI owns
beneficially, pursuant to Rule 13d-3 of the Act, is 1,883,400, which
constitutes approximately 6.8% of the outstanding shares of the Stock.

        PA 

        Because of its position as the sole general partner of PAI, PA may,
pursuant to Rule 13d-3 of the Act, be deemed to be the beneficial owner of
1,883,400 shares of the Stock, which constitutes approximately 6.8% of the
outstanding shares of the Stock.

        BMT, PRB, NLB, SRBMT, SRB, LMB and EPB

        None of BMT, PRB, NLB, SRBMT, SRB, LMB or EPB is the beneficial owner
of any shares of the Stock.

        To the best of the knowledge of each of the Reporting Persons, other
than as set forth above, none of the persons named in Item 2 herein is the
beneficial owner of any shares of the Stock.

        (b)

        TIF

        As the sole stockholder of PA, which is the sole general partner of
PAI, TIF has the sole power to vote or to direct the vote and to dispose or to
direct the disposition of 1,883,400 shares of the Stock.

        TFI   

        As the sole general partner of TIF, which is the sole stockholder of
PA, which is the sole general partner of PAI, TFI has the sole power to vote
or to direct the vote and to dispose or to direct the disposition of 1,883,400
shares of the Stock.

        TCM

        As the sole general partner of TFI, which is the sole general partner
of TIF, which is the sole stockholder of PA, which is the sole general partner
of PAI, TCM has the sole power to vote or to direct the vote and to dispose or
to direct the disposition of 1,883,400 shares of the Stock.

        TMT

        As the President and sole shareholder of TCM, which is the sole
general partner of TFI, which is the sole general partner of TIF, which is the
sole stockholder of PA, which is the sole general partner of PAI, TMT has the
sole power to vote or to direct the vote and to dispose or to direct the
disposition of 1,883,400 shares of the Stock.

        PAI

        Acting through its sole general partner, PAI has the sole power to
vote or to direct the vote and to dispose or to direct the disposition of
1,883,400 shares of the Stock.

        PA 

        As the sole general partner of PAI, PA has the sole power to vote or
to direct the vote and to dispose or to direct the disposition of 1,883,400
shares of the Stock.

        BMT, PRB, NLB, SRBMT, SRB, LMB and EPB

        None of BMT, PRB, NLB, SRBMT, SRB, LMB or EPB has any power to vote or
to direct the vote or to dispose or to direct the disposition of any shares of
the Stock.

        (c)  During the past 60 days, the Reporting Persons have purchased
shares of the Stock in transactions on the American Stock Exchange, as
follows:

REPORTING                          NO. OF SHARES        PRICE PER
 PERSON             DATE             PURCHASED            SHARE  

BMT                08/29/95          56,250            $15.81
SRBMT              08/29/95          56,250            $15.81
LMB                08/29/95          56,250            $15.81
EPB                08/29/95          56,250            $15.81
BMT                10/03/95          50,000            $15.06
SRBMT              10/03/95          50,000            $15.06
LMB                10/03/95          50,000            $15.06
EPB                10/03/95          50,000            $15.06
PAI                10/20/95          402,000           $14.56
PAI                10/23/95          32,300            $15.19
PAI                10/24/95          10,000            $15.34
PAI                10/25/95          75,000            $15.56
PAI                10/26/95          13,000            $15.65
PAI                10/27/95          33,200            $15.59
PAI                10/27/95          4,000             $15.53

       In addition, on October 25, 1995, in a private transaction, PAI
purchased 328,475 shares of the Stock from each of BMT, SRBMT, LMB and EPB at
a price per share of $15.73.

       Except as set forth in this paragraph (c), to the best of the knowledge
of each of the Reporting Persons, none of the persons named in response to
paragraph (a) has effected any transactions in shares of the Stock during the
past 60 days.

       (d)   Each of the Reporting Persons affirms that no person other than
such Reporting Person has the right to receive or the power to direct the
receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, the shares of the
Stock owned by such Reporting Person.

       (e)   Each of BMT, PRB, NLB, SRBMT, SRB, LMB and EPB ceased to be the
beneficial owner of any shares of the Stock on October 25, 1995.

Item 6.      CONTRACTS, ARRANGEMENTS, UNDERSTANDINGS OR RELATIONSHIPS WITH
             RESPECT TO SECURITIES OF THE ISSUER.

       Except as set forth herein or in the Exhibits filed or to be filed
herewith, there are no contracts, arrangements, understandings or
relationships with respect to the shares of the Stock owned by the Reporting
Persons.

Item 7.      MATERIAL TO BE FILED AS EXHIBITS.

       Exhibit 99.1 --   Agreement and Power of Attorney pursuant to Rule
13d-1(f)(1)(iii).


        After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief,
I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete
and correct.

        DATED:     October 27, 1995

       
                                     TRINITY I FUND, L.P.,
                                     a Delaware limited partnership

                                     By:   TF INVESTORS, L.P.,
                                           a Delaware limited partnership,
                                           General Partner

                                     By:   TRINITY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.,
                                           a Delaware corporation,
                                           General Partner

                                     By:/s/ W. R. Cotham             
                                              W. R. Cotham,
                                              Vice President


                                     TF INVESTORS, L.P.,
                                     a Delaware limited partnership

                                     By:   TRINITY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.,
                                           a Delaware corporation,
                                           General Partner

                                     By:/s/ W. R. Cotham             
                                              W. R. Cotham,
                                              Vice President



                                     TRINITY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.,
                                     a Delaware corporation

                                     By:/s/ W. R. Cotham             
                                              W. R. Cotham,
                                              Vice President


                                     PORTFOLIO A INVESTORS, L.P.,
                                     a Delaware limited partnership

                                     By: PORTFOLIO ASSOCIATES, INC.,
                                            a Delaware corporation,
                                            General Partner

                                     By:/s/ W. R. Cotham              
                                              W. R. Cotham,
                                              Vice President


                                     PORTFOLIO ASSOCIATES, INC.,
                                     a Delaware corporation

                                     By:/s/ W. R. Cotham             
                                              W. R. Cotham,
                                              Vice President


                                     /s/ W. R. Cotham                   
                                     W. R. Cotham,      
                                     Attorney-in-Fact for:

                                           THOMAS M. TAYLOR (1)
                                           THE BASS MANAGEMENT TRUST (2)
                                           PERRY R. BASS (3)
                                           NANCY LEE BASS (4)
                                           SID R. BASS MANAGEMENT TRUST (5)
                                           SID R. BASS (6)
                                           LEE M. BASS (7)
                                           E. P. BASS (8)


(1)     A Power of Attorney authorizing W. R. Cotham, et al., to act
        on behalf of Thomas M. Taylor previously has been filed with
        the Securities and Exchange Commission.

(2)     A Power of Attorney authorizing W. R. Cotham, et al., to act
        on behalf of The Bass Management Trust previously has been
        filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

(3)     A Power of Attorney authorizing W. R. Cotham, et al., to act
        on behalf of Perry R. Bass previously has been filed with the
        Securities and Exchange Commission.

(4)     A Power of Attorney authorizing W. R. Cotham, et al., to act
        on behalf of Nancy L. Bass previously has been filed with the
        Securities and Exchange Commission.

(5)     A Power of Attorney authorizing W. R. Cotham, et al., to act
        on behalf of Sid R. Bass Management Trust previously has been
        filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

(6)     A Power of Attorney authorizing W. R. Cotham, et al., to act
        on behalf of Sid R. Bass previously has been filed with the
        Securities and Exchange Commission.

(7)     A Power of Attorney authorizing W. R. Cotham, et al., to act
        on behalf of Lee M. Bass previously has been filed with the
        Securities and Exchange Commission.

(8)     A Power of Attorney authorizing W. R. Cotham, et al., to act
        on behalf of E. P. Bass previously has been filed with the
        Securities and Exchange Commission.




                          EXHIBIT INDEX

EXHIBIT                 DESCRIPTION              

  99.1             Agreement and Power of Attorney pursuant to 
                      Rule 13d-1(f)(1)(iii), filed herewith        
                            Exhibit 99.1


       1.   Joint Filing.  Pursuant to Rule 13d-1(f)(1)(iii) of
Regulation 13D-G of the General Rules and Regulations of the Securities
and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, the undersigned agrees that the statement to which this
Exhibit is attached is filed on behalf of each of them in the
capacities set forth below.

       2.   Power of Attorney.  Know all persons by these presents that
each person whose signature appears below constitutes and appoints W.
Robert Cotham, Mark L. Hart, Jr. and William P. Hallman, Jr., and each
of them, as his true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents with full
power of substitution and resubstitution, for such person and in such
person's name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign any
and all amendments to the Schedule 13D filed on behalf of each of them
with respect to their beneficial ownership of Kirby Corporation, and to
file the same, with all exhibits thereto and all documents in
connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission,
granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents, and each of them, full
power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing
requisite and necessary to be done in and about the premises, as fully
to all intents and purposes as such person might or could do in person,
hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and
agents or any of them, or such person or their substitute or
substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.

       DATED:    October 27, 1995


                                     TRINITY I FUND, L.P.,
                                     a Delaware limited partnership

                                     By:   TF INVESTORS, L.P.,
                                           a Delaware limited partnership,
                                           General Partner

                                     By:   TRINITY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.,
                                           a Delaware corporation,
                                           General Partner

                                     By:/s/ W. R. Cotham             
                                              W. R. Cotham,
                                              Vice President


                                     TF INVESTORS, L.P.,
                                     a Delaware limited partnership

                                     By:   TRINITY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.,
                                           a Delaware corporation,
                                           General Partner

                                     By:/s/ W. R. Cotham             
                                              W. R. Cotham,
                                              Vice President



                                     TRINITY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.,
                                     a Delaware corporation

                                     By:/s/ W. R. Cotham             
                                              W. R. Cotham,
                                              Vice President


                                     PORTFOLIO A INVESTORS, L.P.,
                                     a Delaware limited partnership

                                     By: PORTFOLIO ASSOCIATES, INC.,
                                            a Delaware corporation,
                                            General Partner

                                     By:/s/ W. R. Cotham              
                                              W. R. Cotham,
                                              Vice President


                                     PORTFOLIO ASSOCIATES, INC.,
                                     a Delaware corporation

                                     By:/s/ W. R. Cotham             
                                              W. R. Cotham,
                                              Vice President

                                     /s/ W. R. Cotham                   
                                     W. R. Cotham,      
                                     Attorney-in-Fact for:

                                           THOMAS M. TAYLOR (1)
                                           THE BASS MANAGEMENT TRUST (2)
                                           PERRY R. BASS (3)
                                           NANCY LEE BASS (4)
                                           SID R. BASS MANAGEMENT TRUST (5)
                                           SID R. BASS (6)
                                           LEE M. BASS (7)
                                           E. P. BASS (8)


(1)     A Power of Attorney authorizing W. R. Cotham, et al., to act
        on behalf of Thomas M. Taylor previously has been filed with
        the Securities and Exchange Commission.

(2)     A Power of Attorney authorizing W. R. Cotham, et al., to act
        on behalf of The Bass Management Trust previously has been
        filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

(3)     A Power of Attorney authorizing W. R. Cotham, et al., to act
        on behalf of Perry R. Bass previously has been filed with the
        Securities and Exchange Commission.

(4)     A Power of Attorney authorizing W. R. Cotham, et al., to act
        on behalf of Nancy L. Bass previously has been filed with the
        Securities and Exchange Commission.

(5)     A Power of Attorney authorizing W. R. Cotham, et al., to act
        on behalf of Sid R. Bass Management Trust previously has been
        filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

(6)     A Power of Attorney authorizing W. R. Cotham, et al., to act
        on behalf of Sid R. Bass previously has been filed with the
        Securities and Exchange Commission.

(7)     A Power of Attorney authorizing W. R. Cotham, et al., to act
        on behalf of Lee M. Bass previously has been filed with the
        Securities and Exchange Commission.

(8)     A Power of Attorney authorizing W. R. Cotham, et al., to act
        on behalf of E. P. Bass previously has been filed with the
        Securities and Exchange Commission.