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Previous names
- 1950 - 1971 Regent Wren
- 1971 - 1984 Contractor
Certificate no
1181
Status
Archived
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Details
Function
Cargo Vessel
Location
NONE
Vessel type
Tanker
Archive reason
Disposed
Current use
None
Available to hire
No
Available for excursions
No
Info required
Yes
Construction
Builder
Hill, Charles & Sons, Bristol
Built in
1950
Hull material
Other metal
Rig
None
Number of decks
1
Number of masts
Propulsion
Motor
Number of engines
1
Primary engine type
Diesel
Boiler type
None
Boilermaker
None
Dimensions
Breadth: Beam
19.02
feet
(5.80
m)
Breadth: Beam
19.02
feet
(5.80
m)
Depth
6.93
feet
(2.12
m)
Length: Overall
121.44
feet
(37.04
m)
Tonnage: Gross
161.00
Air Draft
To be confirmed
History
TAFFGARTH, a motorised tanker, was built in 1950 by Charles Hill & Sons Ltd, Bristol. Her former names include REGENT WREN, until 1971, and CONTRACTOR, until 1984.
Although this vessel has been disposed,we are lacking information in order to update her record. If you have any past information, please contact us.
Sources
Lloyds Register of Ships 1997-8, Lloyd's of London, pp1174, Volume A-G, 1998
Key dates
-
1950
Built by Charles Hill & Sons Ltd, Bristol
-
1960
Hull, which is both rivetted and welded, was lengthened
-
1971
Known as REGENT WREN until 1971
-
1984
Then known as CONTRACTOR until 1984
-
1997
In use as oil tanker under name TAFFGARTH
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If you are the owner of this vessel and would like to provide more details or updated information, please contact info@nationalhistoricships.org.uk
