Swansea Docks-Brian Murphy Tugs page 3

Brian's Tugs of Swansea

''Margam (3)'' was built in 1970 for use at Swansea and Port Talbot where she worked continuously until 2006. In all she was
owned by 5 different towage companies. She is seen here in her original Alexandra Towing Company colours.

''Margam'', renamed the ''Hurricane H'' in the colours of the Svitzer Towage Company. She was sold to Greek owners in 2006/7.

''Mumbles (3)'' was built in 1969 for work at Swansea & Port Talbot, where she remained until 1995, when she was sold to T.P. Towage of Gibraltar. She is still working there with her original name and Swansea registry.

''Mumbles'' sailing for Gibraltar in March 1995.

Captain Ron Tovey and crew on the deck of the ''Mumbles'' as they sailed from Swansea to Gibraltar on 20th March 1995.

''Mumbles'' in the colours of her new owner on the stern of the ''Queen Elizabeth 2'' at Gibraltar December 2006.

''North Buoy'' sold to new owners in Brindisi Italy in 1972.

''North Buoy'' in her new colours and renamed the ''Coraggioso''.

''North Wall'' sold to the same company as the ''North Buoy'' in 1972.

''North Wall' renamed the ''Maestoso''.

''Trover'' moved from Swansea to Liverpool and worked on the Mersey for a subsidiary of the Alexandra Towing Company.

''Trover'' later went to a private owner in North Wales and is seen here with her new name ''The Lady Menai''.

''Sauria'' arriving at Swansea for the first time in early 1987.

''Sauria'' sold to Greek owners, seen here in her new colours and renamed the ''Karapiperis 6''.