by magoonigal » Sun May 27, 2012 9:26 pm
Known as the "Callo Floating Dock" in the Swan's List but Callo is actually spelt Callao.
Yard Number 0809.
Keel Laid 24th October 1907.
Launched in two parts on the 11th and 12th August 1908.
Trials/Completion. 20th August 1908.
Also shown is the TSS HEBBURN operated by R & W Hawthorn Leslie & Co Ltd.
Built Dumbarton in 1890 as the Clutha No7.
76.5 x 16 x 5 feet.
68 Gross.
Acquired 1904 and scrapped 1939.
Paul Hood. + WSS Tyneside Branch Hon Sec.