Steam Tug Portwey (built 1927)
South Quay, West India Docks
London, October 2009
“A fine example of a small steam coastal and river tug, the twin screw, coal-fired Portwey was ordered from Harland & Wolff, Govan, in October 1926 for barge and collier towing duties with the Portland & Weymouth Coaling Co. at Weymouth. Her enginers were built by W. & D. Henderson, Glasgow, and she was launched on 10 August 1927 and completed on 28 April 1928.” (Portwey, National Historic Ships UK)
Friday, December 21, 2012
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3 comments:
Lovely reflections and nice little tug.
That's one of my favourites lately!
1927 and still going?
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