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[LarryW]

HI BUILDING CHARLOCK TUG , BUT NEED INFO PHOTOS ANY IDEA WARE POSTED ........ LARRY

[tugnut]

Hi Larry what fleet was she in, or location, or picture of the tug .

Regards  John B

[Tug-Kenny RIP]

Hi Larry

Found this on the Net. Is it the same one you're after ?



Built 1962 by Charrington Lighterage Co Ltd., Dartford. 42grt. 385bhp National diesel engine.
 
1962 Delivered to Charrington Lighterage Co Ltd., London. 1970 Sold to Braithwaite & Deane Ltd., London. 1985 Sold to NOD Tugs Ltd., Maldon. 1992 Sold to Mr. Furtle, Maldon. 19?? Sold to Canvey Island owner, renamed Charloc. 2005 Still in existence.

[LarryW]

hi kenny thats the one, but need more info on paint job and deck details,..........cheers larry 

[Tug-Kenny RIP]

We aim to please.   



             CHARLOC
Ex: 1962 CHARLOCK, 19xx CHARLOC
Reengined 19?? - 575BHP @ 300RPM

42 GRT
Machinery: 1 scr, diesel National, 385bhp-287kW

CHARLOCK
1962: Built by "Charrington Lighterage Co Ltd" at Dartford (GBR)
1962: delivered to "Charrington Lighterage Co. Ltd" at London (GBR)(ex "Charrington, Gardner , Locket & Co")
1970: To "Braithwaite & Deane Ltd" at London (GBR)
1985: To "NOD Tugs Ltd" at Maldon (GBR)(Reengined Blackstone ERS6 - 575BHP @ 300RPM)
1992: To Mr. Furtle Maldon (GBR)
19xx: To Mick, Canvey Island (GBR), renamed CHARLOC
2005: still in existence
2007: For sale for £25,000
2009: Sold to "Highland Towage & Salvage" renamed Duich Highlander


Here's a web site for further investigation.

http://riverthames.sosugary.com/displayimage.php?album=2&pos=83


Cheers

ken