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Friday 13 May 2016

British tug Christine 1966-


In the locks entering inner harbour of Vlissingen, Netherlands

United Kingdom-flagged, homeport Plymouth, MMSI 235051179 and callsign MQPQ6. Former British naval tug Christine (A217). Built at the shipyard of Isaac Pimblottt, Northwich, England in 1966. Dimensions 72’6” x 20’6” x 8’2” and a gross tonnage of 76,61 and net of 47.07 tons. Speed in naval service 10 knots with a horsepower of 495 bhp and a range of 2.000 nautical miles. Bollard pull 6 tons. Crew numbered in naval service 4 men. An improved Girl-class design. Of AJ&A Pratt Marine Towage Contractors no. 912902.