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Britta

Postby Whickham » Thu Oct 18, 2012 6:34 pm

I presume that this is the BRITTA built by Oresundsvarvet in 1948. She's obviously had a bit of a prang and is in at Blyth for repair.

Photographer unknown.

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and this is her after repair

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Photographer unknown.
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Re: Britta

Postby magoonigal » Thu Oct 18, 2012 11:01 pm

That's the one Dave.

15th February 1961.
Sustained severe damage forward in collision with the Italian Tanker MIRELLA D'AMICO (20,417/54) 5 miles South East of Dover. Repaired at Blyth and returned to service.
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Re: Britta

Postby northeast » Fri Oct 19, 2012 6:31 am

Another view from a Blyth SB brochure ...
BLYTH BRITTA.jpg
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Re: Britta

Postby Tynesider » Fri Oct 19, 2012 6:16 pm

The Tug looks like Seasider.
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