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Hydra

Originally intended GUCCC pairing with butty 293, Hydrus

1/1/1948 - Passed to BTC (D&IWE), SE Division fleet, Fleet No 52

1/10/1953 - Passed to BTC (BTW)

1/1/1963 - Passed to BWB

by mid 1960s - Transferred to Maintenance fleet, Hartshill. Shortened to approx 50ft tug

by mid 1970s - Sold to private owners and converted to pleasure boat

 

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