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Wednesday, 28 August 2013

Dutch tug (ex-Leo III ?-1947-1977, Risico 1977-1981) Hermes 1981-

Towing the bateau-porte out of the Perry dry dock at Flushing, Netherlands 26 August 2013

Towing the Tres Hombres out of the Perry dry dock into the Dokhaven at Flushing, Netherlands 26 August 2013

Netherlands-flagged, homeport Flushing, Netherlands, captain/owner W. Vreke. Built in 1940 at the shipyard Voorwaarts (Th. Van de Beldt), Westgraftdijk, Netherlands. Europe number 30.10.799. Dimensions 18,40 x 4,75 x 2,10 metres. Horsepower 150 (original)-630 (1962) hp. Owners: 1947 department of finances, renamed Leo III 1948 L. v.d. Veen, 1953 N. v.d. Veen, 1973 T.M. Reinarz, renamed Risico 1977 A. Booij, renamed Hermes, 1981 H. Buitenkamp and since 2005 W. Vreke.