Robust 1907 - 1957

Robust 1907 - 1957 Malta 1946. ROBUST, paddle tug, Robust-class. Launched 24. 9.07 Bow McLachlan. 690 tons, 150(oa), 144(pp)x27x11ft. 1250ihp, 12 kts. Sheerness until 1943 then Malta until 1957 when replaced by Director and scrapped.

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