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Tuxpam was a 1,747 GRT suction hopper dredger which was built in 1944 by Lobnitz & Co Ltd, Renfrew. It was laid down as Mazatlan for the Mexican Government but was requisitioned by the Ministry of War Transport (MoWT) whilst under construction and launched as Empire Clydesdale. In 1946 it was transferred to the Mexican Government and renamed Tuxpam. It was scrapped in 1970.
History | |
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Name |
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Owner |
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Port of registry | |
Builder | Lobnitz & Co Ltd |
Yard number | 966 |
Launched | 30 October 1944 |
Identification |
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Fate | Scrapped |
General characteristics | |
Class and type | Suction Hopper Dredger |
Tonnage | |
Length | 256 ft 7 in (78.21 m) |
Beam | 42 ft 1 in (12.83 m) |
Depth | 19 ft 1 in (5.82 m) |
Installed power | Triple expansion steam engine |
Propulsion | Screw propellor |
The ship was built by Lobnitz & Co Ltd, Renfrew,[1] as yard number 966.[2]
The ship was 256 feet 7 inches (78.21 m) long, with a beam of 42 feet 1 inch (12.83 m) and a depth of 19 feet 1 inch (5.82 m). he had a GRT of 1,747 and a NRT of 839.[3]
The ship was propelled by a triple expansion steam engine, which had cylinders of 13 inches (33 cm), 22 inches (56 cm) and 34 inches (86 cm) diameter by 22 inches (56 cm) stroke. The engine was built by Lobnitz.[3]
Empire Clydesdale was laid down as Mazatlan for the Mexican Government. he was requisitioned by the MoWT and launched as Empire Clydesdale.[1] His port of registry was Glasgow. The Code Letters MKPP and United Kingdom Official Number 169125 were allocated.[3]
In 1946, Empire Clydesdale was transferred to the Secretario de Marina, Mexico and renamed Tuxpam. he served until 1970 when she was scrapped.[1]
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