Name: | FLYING BREEZE |
Launched: | 02/09/1913 |
Completed: | 12/1913 |
Builder: | JT Eltringham & Co Ltd, South Shields |
Yard Number: | 297 |
Dimensions: | 387grt, 129nrt, 125.0 x 28.6 x 13.4ft |
Engines: | T3cyl (17, 28.5 & 46 x 30ins), 132nhp |
Engines by: | Shields Engineering Co Ltd, North Shields |
Propulsion: | 1 x Screw, 10.0knots |
Construction: | Steel |
Reg Number: | 135529 |
History: | |
05/12/1913 | Alexandra Towing Co Ltd, Liverpool |
1961 | Renamed FLYING BREEZE II |
1962 | Broken up |
Comments: | Classed as a tug and passenger tender |
02/08/1914 to 1919: Hired by Admiralty | |
08/1939 to 03/09/1940: On Admiralty service as an examination vessel | |
1961: Renamed FLYING BREEZE II to release name for replacement vessel | |
1962: Broken up by Haulbowline Industries Ltd at Passage West, Cork |
Above photo is courtesy of Alan Hughes
Above photo is courtesy of Alfred Turner
Above photo is courtesy of Alan Hughes
Above photo is courtesy of Alan Hughes
Above photo is courtesy of David Asprey
Above photo is courtesy of Alan Hughes
Newcastle Journal, Saturday, 06/09/1913