The BHC bucket dredger COWPEN built by Ferguson in 1913. She went to Sicily in the early 60s, becoming the S.RITA at Palermo. Her engines were removed in 1981 and . . . . .

Photographer unknown

and...........

We did enquire some time ago about her eventual demise via Lloyd's but received no answer from her Owners. Logic says she is now been razor blades.

Thanks Paul

According to a posting on Shipsnostalgia

"She left Blyth on the 19th May 1964,towed by the Poolzee bound for Palermo"