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Tyne Tug Owners & Operators in alphabetical order
Tug owner: Anderson & Chater, North Shields
Anderson & Chater partnership
John Anderson and Robert Chater purchased their first tug in 1867 and then proceeded to buy and sell tugs on a regular basis, usually retaining two at any one time. Mrs D Anderson, wife of John, was also a shareholder in certain vessels and also their sons Thomas and GR.
Robert Chater had a lucky escape in 1869 when the tug he was captain of was cut in two by a collier off Seaham Harbour. One member of the crew was drowned. See details for the tug ENGINEER below.
Anchor Steam Tug Co Ltd
In 1903 Anderson & Chater was converted into a limited liability company with the title of the Anchor Steam Tug Co Ltd. James Westoll of Sunderland was also a shareholder. The Sunderland influence was to be emphasised further in 1920 when France, Fenwick Tyne & Wear took over the company to increase its presence on the River Tyne.
The following tugs were owned or operated by Anderson & Chater:
The following tug was owned by Mrs D Anderson:
The following tugs were owned or operated by the Anchor Steam Tug Co Ltd:
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