St Abbs

St Abbs ST. ABBS, rescue tug, Saint-class, W.02 (9.18). Launched 17.12.18 Ferguson, Port Glasgow. 800 tons (440grt), 143(oa), 135(pp)x29x12ft. TE 1250ihp, 12.5 kts. Armament: 1-12pdr (designed). Later used as fleet tug and for target-towing. 1934 based Portsmouth. 1 June 1940 lost at Dunkirk.

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