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Tug Apex in Southampton Water by Fawley Oil Refinery
IMO: 9408035
MMSI: 235053723
Call Sign: MQVM8
Flag: United Kingdom (GB)
AIS Type: Tug
Gross Tonnage: 643
DeadWeight: 445
Length x Breadth: 38.27m x 14.72m
Year Built: 2008
IONIA
Previous names
1960 Ionia
Certificate no 3552
Status Registered
DETAILS
Function: Service Vessel
Subfunction: Tug
Location: Bideford
Vessel type: Tug
Current use: Ongoing conservation
CONSTRUCTION
Builder: Dunston, Richard, Thorne
Built in: 1959
Hull material: Steel
Rig: None
Number of decks: 2
Number of masts: 2
Propulsion: Motor
Number of engines: 1
Primary engine type: 6-cyl. 2 S.C.S.A. (340 x 570mm) Polar MN16 type by British Polar Engines Ltd., Glasgow. 960bhp. 27 tons bollard pull
DIMENSIONS
Breadth: Beam 28' 9"(8.53)
Depth: 12' 6½".(3.6576)
Air Draft To be confirmed
Length: Overall: 113' 7" (34.62M)
Tonnage: 187 GRT
HISTORY
IONIA was built in 1960 by Henry Scarr Ltd as a single screw diesel tug for William Watkins Limited. She was built to Lloyd’s A1 “For Towing Services” specifications and to the rules and regulations for tugs of class IX. She was fitted with and still has a British Polar type M46M straight 6 cylinder engine and rated at 960 B.H.P at 250 RPM. This is capable of running at about 300 RPM when the tug running free, giving a speed of 10 knots and a rate bollard pull of 22 tons. In 1973 she was fitted with a gear box to replace the original direct drive, meaning she can reverse without the engine being started in reverse. About the same time she also had a Westington House Air Control System installed to allow bridge control, alongside the original telegraph system which could be restored. She worked in London as a Thames River Tug until 1987, when she was sold to the Falmouth Towing Ltd and renamed St MAWES in 1988, where it is understand she worked out of Falmouth. She was then laid up in London after being sold to Anderson's, and came to lay in Bideford about 2002. She was renamed IONIA by her new owner Exploring Life Ltd. She was purchased by her current owners in August 2007 in order to restore, preserve and share the history of this commercial vessel as a public interest at Bideford Harbour.
Key dates
1960: Built by Henry Scarr Ltd as a tug for William Watkins Limited
1960: Saptember, delivered to William Watkins Ltd London
(GBR flag, regd London, ON 301193, c/s GHGX)
1966: Manager Ship Towage (London) Ltd London
1969 27/01: To London Tugs Ltd London
1973: Fitted with gear box to replace original direct drive
1973: Kort nozzle fitted
1975:January: Taken over by ATCL - Alexandra Towing Co (London) Ltd
1987: Sold to Falmouth Towing Co. Ltd
1988: Renamed ST MAWES before working out of Falmouth
2001: Sold to Mr Anderson, London and intended to be renamed IONIA, but placed in lay-up, initially at Rochester for a few months then to Bideford where she continued in lay-up as ST MAWES.
2005: Sold to Exploring Life Ltd., Buckfastleigh and renamed IONIA.
3.2009: Sold to Rachael Swain, Bideford and still laid up, as intended floating café.
See the trailer for the Pakistani Starfleet Movie here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=bd33pSF6GPg www.MicrowaveShow.com
Who will win as the pakistanis are caught in the middle of an epic intergalactic tug of war between the dOvemaster ColumbiformicdOvezolo who leads his evil dOve army & the shinning Crenitar Canascets flying in colorful white shiny beetle armor who help defend the innocents in alliance with the Pakistani Starfleet to help rescue and save the day with a happy ending? Hold on tight for your lives as time will only tell..............
One of the fleet of Svitzer tugs that work the shipping in and out of the Milford Haven Waterway. Couldn't resist a good tight shot with the 150-600.
Tug Huntington as she appeared prior to scrapping. Photo Credit: Hudson Haile.
With generous support from Chesapeake Shipbuilding, McAllister Towing, Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) apprentice alumnus Hudson Haile, and individual donors, the pilot house and captain’s quarters of the once steam-powered screw tug Huntington—complete with furnishings and fittings—became part of CBMM’s collections on June 15, 2010.
“Tugs are and have always been a vital part of maritime transportation, especially maritime trade along the coast and within America’s inland waterways, like the Chesapeake Bay,” said CBMM Chief Curator Pete Lesher. “The handsome Huntington pilot house will help share the stories of the Chesapeake Bay as a highway, when it later becomes part of a Chesapeake Bay transportation exhibition at CBMM.”
NNS owned Huntington (NNS Hull #356) until 1990. Built almost entirely by apprentices for the shipyard’s own use, the vessel’s beam was increased by one foot over the 28-foot dimension previously used for her near-sister, C&O tug W.J. Harahan; also built at NNS. Considered the finest tugboat of her time in Hampton Roads, Huntington’s crew referred to her as the “Queen of the Harbor.” She had only three Masters during her time of service at NNS: Captain R. A. Callis, Captain M. L. Ambrose and Captain Reggie Hunley.
With a large American flag flown at her stern, Huntington was christened at a gala launching on October 11, 1933. The tug’s sponsor and shipyard president’s granddaughter, seven-year-old Anne Gordon Ferguson, smashed the ceremonious champagne bottle against the tug’s bow bitt, despite prohibition. Huntington reached top speeds of 10 knots during sea trials and was often noted as quieter, more comfortable, and faster than many other tugboats at the time.
Huntington had accommodations for a crew of five, with traditional tugboat craftsmanship seen in the finely-finished vertical tongue and groove wood paneling in her living spaces and pilot house. The pilot house originally sported a hand-carved gilded eagle with a five-foot wing span, which contributed to the tug’s appearance as a showboat. In 1950, she underwent a major overhaul, including the replacement of her original coal-fired boiler and reciprocating steam engine with a 1200 HP diesel engine. At that time, the gilded eagle and brass steam whistle were also removed and donated to the Mariners’ Museum in Newport News, Va.
In 1992, Huntington was sold to Bay Towing Corporation, and worked towing barges up to Baltimore. She was later sold to Rover Marine in 1996, when she was converted from a workboat to a floating museum and placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Ownership transferred to the Palm Beach Maritime Museum in 2007 with hopes of restoration that were never realized. In spring 2010, Huntington was scrapped by Salonen Marine, Inc., of Jacksonville, Fla., but the pilot house was salvaged, thanks primarily to the efforts of Hudson Haile, and donated to CBMM.
The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to preserving and exploring the history, environment, and culture of the entire Chesapeake Bay region, and making this resource available to all. Every aspect of fulfilling this mission is driven by CBMM’s values of relevancy, authenticity, and stewardship, along with a commitment to providing engaging guest experiences and transformative educational programming, all while serving as a vital community partner. For more information, visit cbmm.org or call 410-745-2916.
Seen here in 1995 on the Fraser river in British Columbia Canada 35mm film camera with 400 asa film from seattle film works
Tug Huntington during her trial run on the James River. The Huntington was often noted as quieter, more comfortable and faster than many other tugboats of her time. Photo courtesy NNS.
With generous support from Chesapeake Shipbuilding, McAllister Towing, Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) apprentice alumnus Hudson Haile, and individual donors, the pilot house and captain’s quarters of the once steam-powered screw tug Huntington—complete with furnishings and fittings—became part of CBMM’s collections on June 15, 2010.
“Tugs are and have always been a vital part of maritime transportation, especially maritime trade along the coast and within America’s inland waterways, like the Chesapeake Bay,” said CBMM Chief Curator Pete Lesher. “The handsome Huntington pilot house will help share the stories of the Chesapeake Bay as a highway, when it later becomes part of a Chesapeake Bay transportation exhibition at CBMM.”
NNS owned Huntington (NNS Hull #356) until 1990. Built almost entirely by apprentices for the shipyard’s own use, the vessel’s beam was increased by one foot over the 28-foot dimension previously used for her near-sister, C&O tug W.J. Harahan; also built at NNS. Considered the finest tugboat of her time in Hampton Roads, Huntington’s crew referred to her as the “Queen of the Harbor.” She had only three Masters during her time of service at NNS: Captain R. A. Callis, Captain M. L. Ambrose and Captain Reggie Hunley.
With a large American flag flown at her stern, Huntington was christened at a gala launching on October 11, 1933. The tug’s sponsor and shipyard president’s granddaughter, seven-year-old Anne Gordon Ferguson, smashed the ceremonious champagne bottle against the tug’s bow bitt, despite prohibition. Huntington reached top speeds of 10 knots during sea trials and was often noted as quieter, more comfortable, and faster than many other tugboats at the time.
Huntington had accommodations for a crew of five, with traditional tugboat craftsmanship seen in the finely-finished vertical tongue and groove wood paneling in her living spaces and pilot house. The pilot house originally sported a hand-carved gilded eagle with a five-foot wing span, which contributed to the tug’s appearance as a showboat. In 1950, she underwent a major overhaul, including the replacement of her original coal-fired boiler and reciprocating steam engine with a 1200 HP diesel engine. At that time, the gilded eagle and brass steam whistle were also removed and donated to the Mariners’ Museum in Newport News, Va.
In 1992, Huntington was sold to Bay Towing Corporation, and worked towing barges up to Baltimore. She was later sold to Rover Marine in 1996, when she was converted from a workboat to a floating museum and placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Ownership transferred to the Palm Beach Maritime Museum in 2007 with hopes of restoration that were never realized. In spring 2010, Huntington was scrapped by Salonen Marine, Inc., of Jacksonville, Fla., but the pilot house was salvaged, thanks primarily to the efforts of Hudson Haile, and donated to CBMM.
The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to preserving and exploring the history, environment, and culture of the entire Chesapeake Bay region, and making this resource available to all. Every aspect of fulfilling this mission is driven by CBMM’s values of relevancy, authenticity, and stewardship, along with a commitment to providing engaging guest experiences and transformative educational programming, all while serving as a vital community partner. For more information, visit cbmm.org or call 410-745-2916.
The Baltimore is a steam-powered tugboat built in 1906. She is the oldest operating steam tugboat in the United Stases.
No Tugly for two months, then four in an afternoon...
A trip to the west coast (California, not Hest Bank!), two railtours and an imminent house move have kept me away from that familiar Mirrlees grunt for eight weeks, so it was time to make amends. And this is just the way to do it!
Despite leaving Toton a good two hours late, 6F96 Ratcliffe-Arpley empty HTA's was only a few minutes adrift by the time it reached the northern end of Cheshire, and could actually have been ahead of schedule if it hadn't got lost somewhere between Alsager and Barthomley on the North Staffs.
Putting on a good show with the train is 60007, seen pounding along the down fast at Acton Bridge in the warm sunshine of 17 May 2014.
Aaaah... That's better...
Loch Lomond Highland Games 2015
Loch Lomond Highland Games are a traditional Scottish Highland Games situated in the village of Balloch at the southern end of Loch Lomond. The games were started in 1967 by a group of local business men with an outlay of £500 to promote tourism in the Balloch area. The games are now one of the top three Highland Games in Scotland hosting the Scottish Highland Games Association World Heavyweight Championship and the 80 metre Scottish Sprint Championship. The games are the only Scottish games to host a Triathlon which includes a swim in Loch Lomond. Other events include piping, athletics, wrestling, cycling, dancing and all the usual heavyweight events. Sadly heavy rain the day before the 2015 games waterlogged parts of the Games field and necesitaed the cancellation of track events. Thus the main focus of the photos comprises Scottish Backhold Wrestling, Heavy events and Tug O’ War.
cause who couldn't use a good one of those from time to time...
(a self-portrait of sorts if you look hard enough)
This tug, moored at Lowestoft, is part of the Holyhead Towing fleet and is fitted with a demountable 25-tonne "A" frame to handle a bed levelling plough.
Built May 2002. Damen Shipyards, Holland (Damen Shoalbuster 2208), Yard No1542.
Further specifications here www.holyheadtowing.co.uk/vessels/afon-lligwy/?2
WONGA
AUSTRALIAN
Owners:WARATAH T. & S. CO
1949-1971
IDNo:5392604
Year:1949
Name:WONGA
Keel:
Type:Tug
Launch Date:3.9.48
Flag:AUS
Date of completion:6.49
Tons:242
Link:3252
DWT:101
Yard No:191
Length overall:31.5
Ship Design:
LPP:28.9
Country of build:AUS
Beam:8.1
Builder:Cockatoo Docks & Eng Co
Material of build:
Location of yard:Sydney, NSW
Number of
screws/Mchy/
Speed(kn):1T-11.5
Naval or paramilitary marking :
Details: Mirimar Index
Photo Credits: The late Don Ross collection
The tug Barbara Andrie is upbound for Muskegan after delivering the Paul H. Townsend to Port Colborne for scrapping.
VanEnkevort Tug/Barge Joyce L. VanEnkevort/Great Lakes Trader, St. Clair River, new "VTB" stack insignia (August 3, 2018)