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Name: Defiant

Certificate number: 1582

Status:

Registered

Function:

Service Vessel

Sub Functional Area:

Type:

Tug

Location:

Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, Wales

Current use:

Commercial trade

  • Length Overall:

    16.00 metres (52.45 feet)

  • Tonnage Not Known:

    0.00

  • Depth Not Known:

    0.00 (0.00 )

  • Breadth Not Known:

    0.00 (0.00 )
Defiant - DEFIANT - in Ulna Firth, Shetland. Starboard side amidships.

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Builder

History

DEFIANT was built as a harbour tug, of riveted construction. She operated as BECKTON II and belonged to the Gaslight & Coke Company, before being sold to North Thames Gas. During her career, she was also owned by Palmer of Gravesend and used as the nipparound. She was last reported as derelict.

These brief histories are compiled from details supplied by vessel owners and enthusiasts and from various reference works. National Historic Ships would be grateful for any corrections of facts or additional information for inclusion. Please contact ron.ellis@nationalhistoricships.org.uk

Subsequent developments

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