Wortha
Tug
1929 built / UK
Underway Thames,London – Pre 1978
Dave Smith Collection
Notes:-
Built by J.Thorneycroft & Co.Ltd – Woolston
1929: Built by “J.I Thornycroft & Co” at Woolston (GBR) (YN 1086)
1929: delivered to “Thames Steam Tug & Lighterage Co” at London (GBR)
1941: 16/07 : on UK MOWT service
1946: 18/02 : Returned to owners
1948: re-engined diesel Ingersoll Rand 340bhp
1962: re-engined diesel 405bhp
1962: To “Thames & General Lighterage Co” at London (GBR)
1974: To “Maritime Towage & Salvage” at London (GBR)
1975: To W.G.S Crouch & Sons” at Greenhithe (GBR)
1978: Renamed WORTHA SPEARING
Therefore our photo is dated Pre 1978
