DOS EXPLORER

[northeast]

Just one to take from the quayside this morning in Albert Dock.
1973, 1167gt by Allied, Vancouver (180) as LADY JOYCE then as JOYCE TIDE 74-89
Many names since and changed in March 2015 from RAMCO EXPRESS.

DOS EXPLORER 15-04-2015

[teesships]

What is it, I wonder, that gives so many of these first and second generation ORSVs (Tug/Supply ships) an extra lease of life, some 50-100%, more than many other types of ships?

This particular vessel completed 42 years ago this month.

Ron

[northeast]

Ron, the ORSV's from that period do seem to have been well built hulls and with a constant re-cycling into different roles .... the DOS stands for Deep Ocean Salvage ... their lives have certainly been extended.
Equivalent to a 1918 freighter when we started in 1960, Ron!!

[teesships]

..... just like my favourite ship!!!!
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Ron