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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