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Photographer:
Robert J Smith [ View profile ]
Captured:
Mar 19, 1999
Title:
Foxbay
Photo Category:
Tugs
Added:
Sep 18, 2012
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1,085
Image Resolution:
1,594 x 1,061

Description:

Seen at Newhaven on the 19th March 1999
Flag: British
Homeport: London
Built: 1965
Grt: 152

Built as RMAS BOXER, renamed RMAS FOXHOUND, FOXHOUND, FOXBAY

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Current name:
TRIUMPH

Former name(s):

 -  Foxhound (Until 2012 Mar)

 -  Foxbay (Until 2004)

 -  Foxhound (Until 2004)

 -  Boxer (Until 1977)

Vessel Type:
Tug
Gross tonnage:
151 tons
Summer DWT:
309 tons

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person
THE EARLY DOG CLASS TUGS HAD NO UPPER BRIDGE CURVITURE, EXAMPLES ALSATION,COLLIE,ELKHOUND AND LABRADOR.PHASE 2 DOG CLASS HAD THE CURVED TOP BRIDGE LIKE THE TUG HUSKY AND FOXHOUND,THE R.N. WERE BUILDING A SURVEY SHIP AND CALLED IT BOXER HENCE THE NAME CHANGE.FERNENG.

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person
Hi John,

Sorry, no idea why that has been done, perhaps someone else my have the answer.

Regards

Bob

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person
What was the idea of chopping off the top of the wheelhouse for robert, do you know ?

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