Ancient 1915 - 1954

Ancient 1915 - 1954 VETERAN, paddle tug, Robust-class. Launched 30. 8.15 Thornycroft. 690 tons, 150(oa), 144(pp)x27x11ft. 1250ihp, 12 kts. Renamed ANCIENT 12.18. Based Malta. Commended for assisting the Breconshire in March 1942. Scrapped Italy 1954.

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