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

Object numberABDSHIP001545

Keywords

Aberdeen Built Ships

About MeYard: Alexander Hall & Co.
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)