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SWIFSTONE

1952 SWIFTSTONE

(sisterships: SWIFTSTONE, RELENTLESS, RELAY, RECRUIT, REPULSE)
Registered: (GBR)ON 184745
91 GRT, L24,38mb (80.0'x19.6'x9.6')
1 scr, diesel Crossley, 670bhp-500kW
refit 1968 diesel Mirrlees-Blackstone type ERS8

1952: Built by 'Richard Dunston Ltd' at Thorne (YN T.847)
1952: delivered to 'Cory Lighterage Ltd', mng 'Cory Environmental Ltd' at London
(GBR flag, ON 184745)
19xx: donated to 'Swiftstone Trust' for preservation
2001: restoration started
2007: spotted repainted & underway at 'Barge Race'

(C)Swiftstone Trust

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