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ROYAL IRIS SINKING

Propulsion: 4 oil 4SA each 6cy driving 4 genr each
300kw 300v dcconnected to 2 elec motors each
730shp and 2shafts 12 knots
Built: 1950
Tonnage: 1234 grt
Length: 159 feet
Breadth: 48 feet 1
Draught: 9 feet
Previous Operator: Wallasey Corporation
Moved to the Thames in 2002 and said to be owned by a Mr.James Jegede

Seen here 31/1/10 when passing vessels reported her taking on water and her stern sunk on high water

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