::
Coppermine Logo
*Help build the worlds largest River Thames vessel and river photo gallery - preserve history and upload your photos and finds here!* - *To view high resolution photos and comment - you first need to register and login*
Home > THAMES TUGS

Click to view full size image
Share
  • Facebook
  • Twitter

JANE LEE

16 GRT, (49'6")
1 scr, diesel Crossley, 120bhp
re-engined diesel Deutz, 185bhp (air cooled)

JANE LEE
1951: Built by "Richards Iron Works Ltd" at Lowestoft (GBR) (YN 404)
1951: delivered to "Thames Steam Tug and Lighterage Co Ltd" at London (GBR)
(originaly had her wheelhouse aft and was open)
1976: reported renamed T G THAMES IV but lacks confirmation
19xx: To "Thames & General Lighterage Ltd" at London (GBR)
19xx: To "Mercantile Lighterage" (GBR)
19xx: To J. Butcher at Portsmouth (GBR)
198x: To Paul Mercer at Rye, converted to coastal tug
198x: To "Branford Marine" at Southampton (GBR)
(where she had an engine room fire and was laid up for a while)
2007: spotted at Strood Basin (GBR)?

(C)Peter Williams

26610614_10215742596137060_720773391_o-001.jpg -bpgzf3.jpg Untitled~0.jpg Java-18.jpg JCH.jpg
Rate this file (Current rating : 5 / 5 with 1 votes)

Add your comment
Anonymous comments are not allowed here. Log in to post your comment
Choose your language:
Top of Page