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[trawlermanpete]

I am trying to find a photo of a coaster i was on in the 70's called the RIVER TAW she was on charter to R Lapthorn & Co,hope some one can help thank you

Pete

[janathull]

I have her in my collection. I think if you go to the photoship site they have it Mine is packed away (moving house) and if you have no joy I will let you have it in the later part of March. She sank in the Caribean. Cheers Jan.

[trawlermanpete]

thankyou for the reply i will look on the site,good luck with your move

Pete

[ruud]

Ahoy Pete,
Is this the requested one?
RIVER TAW 1957

[trawlermanpete]

Thats her RUUD thank you for replying and posting the photo,would you have any history on her
Pete(Thumb)

[ruud]

Ahoy Pete,
She was launched as MARTINISTAD in 1957 renamed DOLPHIN G-DOLPHIN CITY-HOO TERN-RIVER RAW,sold in 1979 with severe bottom damage and sunken off as a reef in 1984,somewere in the Carib.

http://www.shipsnostalgia.com/showthread.php?t=4250

[trawlermanpete]

Hi Ruud,thank you for photo and info very much appreciated

All the Best
Pete

[ian d.cameron]

Here's the one Jan mentioned
http://www.photoship.co.uk/JAlbum%20Ships/Old%20Ships%20R/slides/River%20Taw-01.html

[trawlermanpete]

Thanks Ian for taking the time to send the photo.....Pete