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SUN XV

Built 1925 by Earles Shipbuilding and Engineering Co., Hull. YN 661. Screw Tug. L100'. B25.6' D12'. 183grt. 750ihp 3cylTE 15.5"x24"x40"x27"s 180psi steam engine by builder. Acquired 1969. Disposed 1969. Scrapped 1969. Official No. 148696. IMO5344334 Call sign KTHS later MNLB. Passenger licence.

1925 Launched. 10-1925 Delivered to W. H. J. Alexander, London. 9-1928 Standing by SS Marloch, with fire in bunkers, off Southend.
1929 Transferred to W. P. & G. F. Alexander, London.
1929 Transferred to W.H.J. Alexander Ltd., London..
1940 Crossed to Dunkirk under Skipper James Francis Belton
towing six small boats.
1940 Rescued survivors from bombed hospital ship Paris.
1940 Crossed to Dunkirk again.
1940 Req by MoWT for port duties based on River Clyde. Steel and Bennie Ltd., Glasgow, managers.
1946 Returned to owners.
1959 Converted to oil fired boiler.
1969 Transferred to London Tugs Ltd.
1969 Scrapped by Scrappingco SA, Antwerp.

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