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Twin unit Tractor Tugs Forceful and Adept

Photographs © John H. Luxton 2007

Devonport based Twin Unit Tractor Tugs FORCEFUL [A221] (left) and ADEPT [A224] (right) are seen off Plymouth.

ADEPT was at the Sound moorings on July 29, 2007  whilst ADEPT was outside the breakwater on July 31.

Both tugs were built by R. Dunston - FORCEFUL in 1985 and ADEPT in 1980. GRT 375 Dimensions: 39m x 10m x 4m Speed:12 knots Crew: 9. The tugs are managed by Serco Denholm.
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