ACKLAM CROSS
Shipbuildervessel built by
Hall, Russell & Company, Limited
(Aberdeen, Scotland, 1864 - 1992)
Date22 June 1933
Object NameTUG
ClassificationsShip
Dimensionslength 90 3/12' x breadth 22 1/12' x depth 11 3/6'
Gross Tonnage: 150 ton
Gross Tonnage: 150 ton
Object numberABDSHIP002432
Keywords
Yard Number: 728.
Renamed: FOX TERRIER (1965).
Fate: Foundered in Lat. 32 20N., Long. 18 31E., in heavy weather whilst in tow from Malta to Zueitina, 17 February 1969.
Propulsion: Motor
Description: Steel single screw tug.
Owners:
1933: Tees Towing Co. Ltd., Robinson & Crosthwaite, Middlesbrough.
1965: sold to Mediterranean Salvage & Towing Co. Ltd., Malta.
Note: Vessel was the first British diesel electric tug. Trials took place during week of 27 August.
