Sharpness Docks - preserved tug Thomas

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Sharpness Docks - preserved tug Thomas

Image: © Chris Allen Taken: 13 Jan 2013

A privately owned diesel tug by Cochrane and Sons of Selby and believed to be of 1937 vintage. Length 80', 89 GRT. Originally powered by a Polar Atlas diesel, current fit unknown. Apparently previously in Swansea Docks and I might have a picture of her there.

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Image Location

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Latitude
51.719531
Longitude
-2.47809