by magoonigal » Wed Oct 23, 2013 10:18 pm
Cochrane & Sons, Selby. Launched on the 26th January 1929.
222 Gross.
Re-engined 1964 with a single Diesel and remeasured at 199 Gross.
Broken up at Hull by Dreaper & Sons, 1972.
Towing the 'Highlight' of the day New Zealand Shipping Co's HINAKURA (11,272/49) which was locking out of King George Dock for Antwerp.
31st May 1970 following a picnic lunch which was eaten on the green alongside Richard Dunston's Shipyard at Hessle.
(According to Bernard's notes......)
Paul Hood. + WSS Tyneside Branch Hon Sec.