South Tyneside History
| Title | Diesel Tug 'Dorothy' and Cargo Liner 'Benstac' |
|---|---|
| Reference Number | STH0023646 |
| Photographer | Unknown |
| Town or Village | Jarrow |
| Date | 1 July 1969 |
| Original Format | Black and White Photograph |
| Period | 1960s |
| Copyright | Shields Gazette |
| Further Information | The 72ft long diesel tug Dorothy being swung aboard the cargo liner Benstac in Jarrow Slake by the floating crane Titan II. The tug was bound for Hong Kong where she went into service for the Ministry of Defence. the Dorothy was built by Richard Dunston Ltd. at Thorne near Doncaster and made her way to the Tyne under her own power. |
