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Name: SUCCESSOR
Launched: 26/09/1964
Completed: 01/1965
Builder: Hepworth Shipyard Ltd, Paull
Yard Number: 87
Dimensions: 181grt, 33.5 x 10.4 x ?metres
Engines: 2 x Oil engines
Engines By:
Propulsion: 1 x Screws
Construction: Steel
Reg Number: (IMO: 6422016)
History:
01/1965 Unknown owner
2001 Tyne Towage Marine Ltd, Hebburn; renamed LOUISE DEV
2003 Svitzer Marine Ltd
No further history known
Comments: 1965: Built as a grab dredger
2001: Converted to a deck cargo ship with new crane (HIAB)
2003: Operated on the Tees as a river clean-up vessel
2014: Replaced


Above photo copyright of Kevin Blair

Above photo copyright of Kevin Blair

Above photo copyright of Kevin Blair

Above photo copyright of Kevin Blair