northeast wrote:I have her as 1960, 47grt and built at Whitby.
1973 sold as SUMMER QUEEN or SUMMER CLOUD
and a cross-ref to Tees Packet 153 so Ron, dig it out!
I must admit I had completely forgotten that in a series of articles across seven issues of TEES PACKET (nos 148-154 during 2002/3) that the late John Proud had compiled an updated T.C.C. fleet list with much more comprehensive detail than I had personally given in my earlier effort in the May 1966 TP, when TCC were approaching their final months.
John confirms the WHITBY was launched by Mrs J.S.B. Gentry (wife of the TCC General Manager) from Whitby Shipbuilding and Engineering Co. on 24 May 1960. Completed August 1960. 47gt, and constructed of wood. Sold 1975 and 1978 renamed SUMMER QUEEN (or SUMMER CLOUD?).
Now that my ancient mind clicks into gear, my recollection is that when sold in 1975 she was purchased by Fred Inskip who, at the time, was one of the Superintendents at the THPA Craft Depot (which had been relocated to Middlesbrough Wharf [part of the former Tyne-Tees/Dent's Wharves] from the old TCC Graving Dock towards the end of 1968 [September or December .... memory fades!!!]).
Taximan, from your recent contributions I take it you were involved with the TCC Graving Dock/River Section back in the 60s?
My own main career was 35 years in the Personnel Department at Queens Square for TCC/THPA. See:
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