Sandboy 1912 - 1947

Sandboy 1912 - 1947 STRENUOUS, paddle tug, Robust-class. Launched 7.12.12 Thornycroft. 690 tons, 150(oa), 144(pp)x27x11ft. 1250ihp, 12 kts. Renamed SANDBOY 1.18. Based Sheerness then Bermuda. Sunk 27.6.47 as target off Bermuda.

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