Mersea Island Museum - Blackwater Ships


Ship:      TENAGODUS
Arrived:18 May 1959
Departed:31 August 1962.
Career:The crew paid off at Maldon 17 May 1959 following her arrival. Built as HORSESHOE. Renamed TENAGODUS-1947. Broken up Inverkeithing, arrived 3 Sep 1962
Oyster Company ledger first entry 13 August 1960 compensation 4 weeks. Last entry 15 September 1962 compensation 4 weeks.
Voyage Record Card: Arrived River Blackwater 18 May 1961 from River Tyne. Sailed River Blackwater 31 August 1962 for Inverkeithing.
Mid Essex WSS - Lloyds List: arrived 18 May 1959 sailed 31 Aug 1962 for Inverkeithing in tow SEAMAN and TRADESMAN.
Tonnage:10,172 gross
Built:1944
Type:Tanker
Owner:Shell Tankers
Official No:245772
ID2245772

TENAGODUS, believed to be in the River Blackwater Date: 1960.

Above:  TENAGODUS, believed to be in the River Blackwater Date: 1960.
Source: Mersea Museum / Ian Clarke Collection

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