Name |
ACKLAM CROSS |
Type |
DIESEL ELECTRIC TUG |
Date |
1933 |
Description |
Yard Number: 728 Listed in Shipbuilding and Shipping Record as having the following owner at launch: Robinson & Crosthwaite, Middlesbrough. Vessel was the first British diesel electric tug. Trials took place during week of 27 August. Remained with Tees Towing Co. Middlesbrough until 1965 when sold to Mediterranean Salvage & Towing Co. Ltd., Malta and renamed FOX TERRIER (1965). Foundered 17th February 1969 in Lat. 32 20N., Long. 18 31E., in heavy weather whilst in tow from Malta to Zueitina. |
Shipbuilder |
Hall, Russell & Company, Limited |
Owner |
Tees Towing Co. Ltd, Middlesbrough |
Dimensions |
length 90 3/12' x breadth 22 1/12' x depth 11 3/6' Gross Tonnage: 150 ton |