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Registration number
2868
Status
Registered
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Previous names
- K.G.
- KENNETH G
- CUBOW
Details
Function
Service Vessel
Subfunction
Tug
Location
Richmond Upon Thames
Vessel type
Harbour Tug
Current use
Commercial Activity
Available to hire
Yes
Available for excursions
No
Construction
Builder
Cochrane, Bow Creek
Built in
1953
Hull material
Steel
Rig
None
Propulsion
Motor
Number of engines
1
Primary engine type
Diesel
Boiler type
None
Boilermaker
None
Dimensions
Length: Overall
45.93 feet
(14.00m)
Breadth: Beam
10.83 feet
(3.30m)
History
KIERA G was built as a dock tug and is a vessel of steel construction with a Rolls Royce diesel engine. She was built by Cochrane of Bow Creek, London in 1953 and was first owned by W J R Whitehair Ltd.. In the 1960s she was owned by Union Lighterage Co. Ltd and in the 1970s by Cubow Ltd.. After purchase by her present owners she remained in commercial service.
Key dates
-
1953
Built by Cochrane of Bow Creek
-
1953
Owned by W J R Whitehair Ltd
-
1960s
OPwned by Union Lighterage Co. Ltd
-
1970s
Owned by Cubow Ltd
-
1970s
Owned by Tough and Henderson
-
1983
Owned by Hastings Brothers
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