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Photographer:
Cisco [ View profile ]
Title:
Melbourne
Photo Category:
Wrecks & Relics
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Feb 7, 2021
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1,144 x 900

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Tug 'Melbourne' ex 'Howard Smith' alongside the north face of Central Pier, Victoria Dock some time in 1973 after being raised.
Renamed ' Melbourne' in 1969 to free up the name for Howard Smith's new ore/oil ship ex 'Hoegh Helm'.

1972 sank after collision with Nieuw Holland off Melbourne 9.8.72, subsequently raised.

1973 sold to Engwirda Salvage Pty Ltd., AUS Melbourne. Same name.

January 1979 scuttled in Moreton Bay

A nice photo of her in service can be seen here.. http://www.shipspotting.com/gallery/photo.php?lid=32459

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Very interesting photo and first one I have seen of it after it was raised.

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