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Streaming the tow


Streaming the tow

thought I'd try a different viewpoint for this one

Gross Tonnage 352 t.g.
Call Sign EIRP
Flag Irish
Port of Registry Westport
Draught 13.5 feet
Vessel Name Rowangarth
Beam 10.06m
Length 34.27m



    Hi Fred

    Yes a very interesting view point for your painting - Rowangarth is as you might know is now on the Tyne and operated by Svitzer. Still owned by Irish Tugs but I assume they are now part of the Svitzer 'empire'?

    Rumour is that Svitzer are wanting rid of her - sad if they do  O0

    Regards

    Steve E
    Hi Steve, I don't think Svitzers will keep her much longer with all the new tugs they are building. I have a soft spot for her. I think they were the first Z peller tugs in Europe and there were no instructions on how to work them. Making fast to a ship bow to bow when it was doing about 8 or 9 knots on a dark night night certainly concentrated the mind in the early days!
    Cheers...Fred
    I love this Fred...the composition is stunning...what a clever viewpoint and tug is beautifully done....lovely work !!! Made my day seeing this !!!
    Debra   O0 :) :)