Mizpah

[tug]

I wonder if any of you guys have any knowledge of a steam tug called MIZPAH. Apparently she sank inside North Woolwich Pier on the Thames possibly about 1932. Any info gratefully received.

[thameswatcher]

Probably not much help, but found a mention of it on Newham Council Web site forum which pointed to at reference to Mizpah at

http://www.tfl.gov.uk/static/assets/corporate/projectsandschemes/networksandservices/thamesgateway/Chapter%2012/Appendices/Appendix%2012G.pdf

look at item 640 near the bottom

[tug]

Thanks for that David. Info has now come to light and the details are at http://apps.newham.gov.uk/Forums/localhistory/start.pl?#37330

[thameswatcher]

At least that ties up that loose end !