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Maritime Research and History / Tug "Barkis"
« on: February 28, 2024, 05:15:57 PM »
Hi,
I'm attempting to gather some information about a former tug, especially her Launch date if anyone is able to assist please.
She was built as the "Elmgarth" I believe and worked for Rea Towing based on the River Mersey. She was later transferred to the Port of Lowestoft and carried the name "Barkis".
In August 1976 she capsized in the North Sea off Lowestoft with the loss of one life.
I've attached a photo of her at work assisting a Side Trawler during her later days at Lowestoft.
If anyone is able to share some information about her launch and earlier life it would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers
Mike
I'm attempting to gather some information about a former tug, especially her Launch date if anyone is able to assist please.
She was built as the "Elmgarth" I believe and worked for Rea Towing based on the River Mersey. She was later transferred to the Port of Lowestoft and carried the name "Barkis".
In August 1976 she capsized in the North Sea off Lowestoft with the loss of one life.
I've attached a photo of her at work assisting a Side Trawler during her later days at Lowestoft.
If anyone is able to share some information about her launch and earlier life it would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers
Mike