Sprite 1915 - 1960

Sprite 1915 - 1960 SPRITE, paddle tug, Robust-class. Launched 23. 8.15 Fleming & Ferguson. 690 tons, 150(oa), 144(pp)x27x11ft. 1250ihp, 12 kts. Based Portsmouth. Arrived 27.3.60 Holland to BU.

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