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Hercules

Uploaded by Guest , Dec 15 2008 03:55 PM

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Hercules

Hercules seen here at Ijmuiden (Netherlands) on 28th October 2008

IMO: 7612620
Call Sign : PHRS
Gross 256 Net 77
Deadweight 110
Formula Deadweight 398
Length Overall 30.380
Length (BP) 28.500
Length (Reg) 30.000
Breadth Extreme 8.824
Breadth Moulded 8.800
Draught 3.039
Depth 3.600
Type of ship : Tug
Year of build : 1977
Flag : United Kingdom
Ship manager and owner: ISKES B Velsen- Zuid Netherlands
Former Names:
HERKULES
SMIT GLADSTONE
GLADSTONE




    gde
    Dec 18 2008 09:03 PM
    Steve,
    The Hercules rings a bell,wonder if it was named after the Brown and Root lay barge Hercules which I think is now scrapped.


    Gavin E

    Guest
    Dec 19 2008 08:05 AM
    Hi Gavin

    Due to his mythical strength, Hercules is a popular name for anything with pulling power.

    For instance Lloyds currently have 20 vessels registered under that name, mostly Tugs. Also the Miramar web site at http://www.miramarshipindex.org.nz/ lists 135 examples of Hercules being used on vessels since 1822.

    Check out this link which takes you to a google book - mention of the barge Hercules being converted by the US Military - http://tinyurl.com/4m9kqe

    Also check out the PDF at the following link which details her use in the Gulf by the US Military:
    www.dtic.mil/doctrine/jel/jfq_pubs/0629.pdf


    Regards

    Steve E.

    gde
    Dec 19 2008 01:36 PM
    It was the Crane barge Hercules,I wonder if the US Military kept her.Thanks for info Steve.

    Gavin E