Name: | GENERAL GORDON |
Launched: | 16/04/1885 |
Completed: | 05/1885 |
Builder: | JP Rennoldson & Sons, South Shields |
Yard Number: | 91 |
Dimensions: | 97grt, 6nrt, 92.0 x 18.4 x 9.8ft; (1890: 97grt, 15nrt) |
Engines: | L1cyl (32.25 x 50ins), 34nhp |
Engines By: | JP Rennoldson & Sons, South Shields |
Propulsion: | Paddle |
Construction: | Wood |
Reg Number: | 90322 |
History: | |
15/06/1885 | Anthony Irwing et al, Sunderland; registered at Sunderland |
04/1890 | Blyth Steam Tug Co (G Dinsdale et al); registered at North Shields |
1913 | Registered at Blyth |
07/1923 | Owners restyled as Blyth Tug Co Ltd |
02/1930 | Broken up |
Comments: | 02/1930: Broken up by RH Kirkley at Hylton, Sunderland; Cost £140 |
Above & Below, with the Dinsdale funnel markings of Blyth Tug Co
Above photo is courtesy of Kevin Blair