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Name: JUNO
Launched: 08/1902
Completed: 09/1902
Builder: Lobnitz & Co Ltd, Renfrew
Yard Number: 553
Dimensions: 66grt, 0nrt, 71.0 x 17.1 x 9.4ft
Engines: C2cyl (14 & 30 x 22ins), 41nhp, 250ihp
Engines by: Lobnitz & Co Ltd, Renfrew
Propulsion: 1 x Screw
Construction: Steel
Reg Number: 115898
History:
22/09/1902 Union Lighterage Co Ltd, London; registered at London
1933 Arthur Heather, Margate
1948 Harrisons (London) Ltd, renamed BIRCHROCK
01/1949 The Ridley Steam Tug Co Ltd; renamed MILDRED II; registered at Newcastle
03/1955 Company restyled Ridley Tugs Ltd
06/1957 Broken up
Comments: 1901: Designed by James Pollock, London (Project No 104)
01/1949: Cost £2,000
06/1957: Sold via agents HE Moss & Co for breaking up
06/1957: Broken up by CW Dorkin Ltd at Gateshead


Above photo as JUNO is courtesy of Barney Hunt

Above photo as MILDRED II is courtesy of Kevin Blair

Above photo as MILDRED II is courtesy of Richard Cox

Above photo as MILDRED II is courtesy of Photoship

Above photo is courtesy of Alfred Turner. Changed funnel colours suggests she was laid up awaiting sale to breakers