HOWARD SMITH

Australian
Howard Smith (I) 1952-1979.

ON: 177228
LR/IMO/ID: 5155862
Year: 1952
Name: HOWARD SMITH
Type: Tug
Flag: AUS
Launch Date: 14.12.51
Date of completion: 3.52
Owner: Australian Steamships Pty Ltd., AUS Melbourne.
Builder: Hall Russell, Aberdeen.
Yard No: 830
Link: 1010
Starke: V1952 #376
GRT: 496
LOA: 41.8
LPP: 38.6
Beam: 9.8
1T-11.5 knots.

1964 to Howard Smith Industries Pty Ltd., AUS Melbourne. Same name.

1969 r/n MELBOURNE. Same owner.

1972 collision (NIEUW HOLLAND) off Melbourne 9.8.72, subsequently raised.

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

1975 stripped.

1979 scuttled in Moreton Bay 1.79

Details: Mirimar

Photo Credits: The Late Allan Green Victoria Australia

Cheers and GB

Gordy