Clyde
Ship Number
1643
Vessel Type
Launch
Built
A&J Inglis
Launch Date
December 14, 1960
Delivered
March 13, 1961
Owner
Clyde Navigation Trust
Weight
65 grt
BP Length
Breadth
16.5 feet
No. of Screws
Twin
Speed (approx)
10 knots
Propulsion
Two 8L3 Gardner Diesel each of 152 BHP 300 bhp
Official No.
Registered
Fate
Still in Service
 Clyde

Designed for towing and inspection work, has an observation lounge situated on the main deck, and a dinning saloon, the capacity of both being 32 persons.
 
1961: delivered to "Clyde Navigation Trust" (GBR)
1966: transferred to the newly formed "Clyde Port Authority" (GBR)
1973: (spring) sold to D. Maclean at Ullapool (GBR)
1973 -xx/10: sold to W. Kennedy of Kyle (GBR), and used for day trips out of Portree, and tendering to cruise ships
1984 -xx/10: To "Medway Invicta Line Cruises" at Chatham (GBR)
1993: spotted in Gambia
19xx: To "Marine Service SL" at Las Palmas (Gran Canaria, ESP)
19xx: passenger accommodation stripped
1997: spotted in derilict state in Las Palmas (Gran Canaria, ESP)
2004: still in existence, spotted reconditioned