| Name: | SPINDRIFT |
| Launched: | 06/1868 |
| Completed: | 1869 |
| Builder: | CW Dodgin & Co, North Shields |
| Yard Number: | |
| Dimensions: | 107grt, 20nrt, 94.4 x 18.8 x 9.9ft |
| Engines: | SL1cyl (35.75 x 50ins), 54nhp |
| Engines by: | JP Almond, North Shields |
| Propulsion: | Paddle |
| Construction: | Wood |
| Reg Number: | 60515 |
| History: | |
| 21/04/1869 | Thomas Charlton et al; registered at North Shields |
| 1872 | King's Lynn Steam Tug Co Ltd (JH Howard, manager); registered at Lynn |
| 17/03/1889 | Sank |
| Comments: | 17/03/1876: Scuttled in Lynn harbour to avoid destruction by fire |
| Subsequently raised, repaired and returned to service | |
| 17/03/1889: Foundered off Flamborough head while towing two lighters WAVE & VIOLET | |
| from Boston to Grangemouth. The two lighters also foundered |
Above photo is courtesy of Stephen Carter
Shipping & Mercantile Gazette, Saturday, 18/03/1876
Norfolk News, Saturday, 16/03/1889