Originally Posted by
Spike
Great photo Steve. Is it in Liverpool?
Not sure if its the same ship but I found this.
Launched 1903: ss VIGILANT
ss VIGILANTbuilt by Murdoch & Murray Port Glasgow,
Yard No 191
Engines by David Rowan & Co, GlasgowLast Name: STEADFAST (1952)
Port of Registry: Liverpool
Propulsion: 2 x T3cy 80nhp 500ihp 10kn 2sc
Launched: Friday, 13/02/1903
Built: 1903
Ship Type: salvage/buoy vessel
Tonnage: 344grt 133nrt
Length: 140.2ft
Breadth: 24.2ft
Owner History:
Mersey Docks & Harbour Board, Liverpool
1954 Ronald Fielding, Leeds
Status: Arrived for Scrapping - 17/05/1954
Remarks: Broken up at Dublin
Thanks Spike,but I thought it looked a bit big,for a salvage boat! The post from Harbourm would seem to be right,but I can only wonder why it was titled "Vigilant", a mistake,probably!
P.S. I assume it's Liverpool,maybe Prince's dock?
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