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| LLOYDSMAN Ship No 509
The tug LLOYDSMAN was one of the most powerful tugs of the time that could be called on by the British.
She was even a major player in what was to become known by the British press as the “Cod War” a dispute between the U.K. Government and Iceland over fishing rights. This was a dispute that was to turn pretty violent at times.
The LLOYDSMAN was ordered by United Towing Company Ltd of Hull.
She had a specially designed rudder system which gave her superb manoeuvrability and pulling power.
Built around just one propulsion system with a single screw, she was 2041 grt, and was a pretty special salvage tug at the time.
She had a length between perpendiculars of 67.21 metres, and a beam of 14.172 metres, with a design draught of 8.5 metres.
The LLOYDSMAN was launched from the Leith Shipyards of Henry Robb on 19th of September 1971.
You can read a whole lot more about this fine vessel on the new website coming soon.
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Saturday, 16 October 2010
LLOYDSMAN
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Reviewing the history of this wonderful tugboat again, I have found very positive references about its quality of manufacture and equipment, an extraordinary quality seal of its builders, it could not be less!,a pity it did not remain in service for many more years!...
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