Hellespont 1910 - 1942

Hellespont 1910 - 1942 HELLESPONT, paddle tug, Robust-class. Launched 10. 5.10 Earle. 690 tons, 150(oa), 144(pp)x27x11ft. 1250ihp, 12 kts.Based Haulbowline until 1922 then Malta. Lost by bombing April 1942.

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