AGAMA
Shipbuildervessel built by
Alexander HALL & Co.
(Footdee, Aberdeen)
Date1937
Object NameTUG
MediumSTEEL
ClassificationsShip
Dimensionslength 78' x breadth 21 1/12' x depth 10'
Gross Tonnage: 84 ton
Gross Tonnage: 84 ton
Object numberABDSHIP001545
Keywords
Yard Number: 659
Official Number: 165431
Fate: Scrapped at Bloors Wharf, Rainham Kent, 1970.
Propulsion: Motor
Description: Diesel screw tug.
Owners:
1937: Delivered to Gaselee & Son Ltd., London.
1967: Transferred to Gaselee and Knight Ltd.
General History:
Vessel to be employed towing barges on the Thames.
21/07/1966: Towed pirate radio ship CHEETAH II into Harwich after her anchors dragged in heavy weather.
Note: 500bhp 4cyl British Polar diesel engine. ON165431.
Cost £10500.
(Source: www.lighteragetugs.co.uk)
1907
