by tidesman » Wed Jun 21, 2017 11:14 am
WATERLOO fire-fighting tug.
O.N. 364450. 315g. 0n. 33.86 x 9.61 x 4.35 metres.
Two, 8-cyl. 4 S.C.S.A. (254 x 305mm) Ruston 8RKCM vee type by Ruston Diesels Ltd., Newton-le-Willows, geared to a single controllable pitch propeller operating within a Kort steerable nozzle. 3,500bhp. 13½ kts. 50 tons bollard pull.
16.7.1974: Ordered from Richard Dunston (Hessle) Ltd., Hessle (Yard No. H.909) by Alexandra Towing Company Ltd.
4.11.1976: Keel laid.
21.12.1976: Launched.
15.6.1977: Completed. (£660,000).
1984: Sold to the Government of The Islamic Republic of Iran (Ports and Shipping Organization) and renamed GHORBAN.
2011: To Bahregan Marine Services Co, Iran.
4.2017: Still on SeaWeb as in service, but without any updates.