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S.T. Nodzu FD49



 	  	 
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Technical
Official Number148316
Yard Number895
LaunchedNovember 18 1929
Gross Tonnage303
Net Tonnage113
Length131 ft
Breadth24 ft
Draught13.2 ft
Engine99 hp T.3-cyl by Smith's Dock Co Ltd, South Bank-on-Tees, Middlesbrough
BuiltSmith's Dock Co, Southbank on Tees, 1929
OwnerDalby Steam Fishing Co Ltd, Fleetwood
History
November 18 1929Launched by Smith's Dock Co Ltd, South Bank-on-Tees, Middlesbrough (Yd.No.895) for Neale & West Ltd, Cardiff as NODZU.
December 1929 Completed. Registered at Cardiff (CF22).
September 1939Requisitioned for war service and converted for minesweeping duties (P.No.FY.659).
1956Neale & West Ltd closed their Cardiff base.
1956Sold to Dalby Steam Fishing Co Ltd, Fleetwood (John B. Ramster, Cleveleys, manager). Registered at Fleetwood (FD49).
June 1959Sold to BISCO and allocated to Thos. W. Ward Ltd, Sheffield for demolition.
November 1959Delivered Preston from Fleetwood under own power.