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Thursday, 9 January 2020

Greek harbour tug Acchileus (A409) 1949-2000 still in service


The former American USS Confident. Commissioned in 1947. Hull number 191 and delivered in 1942 by the shipyard of Gulfport Shipbuilding, Port Arthur TX. Served within the Royal Navy with as pennant 2. Measured 310 tons. In 1947 returned to the USA. In 1949 handed over to Greece and renamed possible first Engaelados and later Acchileus.