by magoonigal » Tue Jul 10, 2012 10:08 am
44-005 was the MARGARET GRAHAM.
She was built in 1967 by Brooke Marine of Lowestoft at a cost of £37,838, paid for by an Anonymous Gift.
Originally fitted with twin 215 hp Cummins V6's, these were replaced in 1982 with twin 203 hp Caterpillar D3208's.
Service Record.
Harwich March 1967 to 1980.
Relief May 1980 to 1986.
Amble 9th June 1986 to July 1999.
Sold 4th August 1999 and currently serving as the Whitby Pilot Boat "St Hilda of Whitby"
Replaced at Amble by the Mersey, FOUR BOYS on the 22nd July 1999.
Paul Hood. + WSS Tyneside Branch Hon Sec.