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GALE FORCE

Uploaded by Guest , Jan 09 2009 10:54 AM

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  • Uploaded: Jan 09 2009 10:54 AM
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  • Category: Tugs
GALE FORCE

Gale Force seen here in Ijmuiden Harbour (Netherlands) on 28th October 2008.

The Tug has been in port for a long while as the owners have gone into liquidation and the skipper now lives onboard awaiting his fate.

Call Sign : WDE3243
Gross tonnage : 315
Type of ship : Tug
Year of build : 1976 - 1976 Slocum Iron Works, Inc. - Mobile, Al Yard/hull No.: 49
Flag : U.S.A.
Ship manager and owner EJ VENTURES LP - USA
Former names are:
MR. NICK
MAC TIDE 45

2 oil engines geared to screw shafts driving 2 FP propellers
Total Power: Mcr 2,132kW (2,898hp)
Service Speed: 9.00kts