WILLIAM CORY AND SON LTD [3]
FLEET LIST: REMARK - WRENSTONE
Page last updated 10-3-2010
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REMARK
Built 1916 by Crabtree & Co Ltd., Great Yarmouth. YN 162. L71.1’. B18.2’. D8.7’. 250ihp 3cylTE steam engine by builder. ON139151.
1916 Launched for J.G. Hammond Ltd., London, named Bulwark. 1916 Completed for Mercantile Lighterage Co Ltd., London. 1920 Acquired by Cory Lighterage Ltd., London. 1947 Renamed Remark. 1954 Scrapped.
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REMUS
Built 1883 by Thames Ironworks Ltd., Blackwall. L61.6’. B12.4’. D7.4’. 35grt. 275ihp 30nhp 2cyl 15.5"x16" steam engine by T A Young Ltd., London. ON89600.
1883 Delivered to Wm. Cory, Henry James & Others, London. 1919 Sold to Henry Moore, Southend. 1928 Scrapped by T W Ward Ltd., Grays.
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REPUTE
Built 1923 by Cox and Co Ltd., Falmouth. L73.9’. B19.3’. D8.7’. 77grt. 300ihp 2cyl compound steam engine by builder. ON146695.
1923 Delivered to William Cory and Son Ltd., London. 1959 Scrapped by T W Ward Ltd., Grays.
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REQUEST [1]
Built 1902 by George Brown & Co Ltd., Greenock. YN 9. L71.4’. B17.4’. D8.9’. 70grt. 350ihp 2cyl compound steam engine by Colin Houston and Co Ltd., Glasgow. ON115882.
1902 Delivered to Farnham Grimes & John Flower, London, named Grace. 1913 Owners Flower & Everett Ltd., London. 1914 Sold to The Tilbury Coaling Co Ltd., London. 1938 Acquired by Cory Lighterage Ltd., London. 1947 Renamed Request. 1949 Sold to Alpha Towage Co Ltd., Greenwich. 1950 believed scrapped in Belgium.
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REQUEST [2]
See under Merano
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RESERVE
Built 1934 by Henry Scarr Ltd., Hessle. L74.7’. B19.3’. D9.6’. 82grt. 530ihp 3cylTE steam engine by Plenty and Son Ltd, Newbury. ON163536.
1934 Delivered to William Cory and Son Ltd., London. 1964 Scrapped by T W Ward Ltd., Grays.
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RESOLVE
Built 1994 by Cory Environmental Ltd, Charlton. L50’. B16’. D3.6’. 42grt. 250bhp 2x Ford diesel engines. Twin screw.
1994 Delivered to Cory Environmental PLC., London. 2006 Still in service
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RESOURCE
Built 1925 by Cochrane and Sons Ltd., Selby. L101’. B20.1’. D10.1’. 89grt. 350ihp 3cylTE steam engine by Plenty and Son Ltd., Newbury. ON148675.
1925 Ordered by Southern Lighterage Co, London, but completed for Cory, named Southern. 1925 Owners William Cory and Son Ltd., London. 1947 renamed Resource. 1964 Scrapped by T W Ward Ltd., Grays.
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RESPITE
Built 1943 by Richard Dunston Ltd., Thorne. YN T436.TID class tug. L65’. B17’. D7.4’. 54grt. 220ihp 2cyl compound steam engine by North Eastern Marine Engineering Co Ltd., Sunderland. ON169310.
15-7-1943 Launched. 11-9-1943 Completed for MOWT, managers Great Western Railway Co Ltd., named TID36. 24-2-1944 Req for US Army service. 10-1944 Transferred to War Office service. 12-7-1945 Laid up. 23-1-1946 Chartered to William Cory & Son Ltd., London. 13-9-1946 Sold to Cory Lighterage Co Ltd., London, renamed Respite. 1955 Sold to W. Fielding., Leeds. 1955 Resold to Gray, Mackenzie & Co Ltd., London for service at Bahrain, renamed Readiness. 1955 Re-engined 300bhp diesel. 1968 Sold to unknown owner, renamed Rony. 1987 Still in existence.
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RETAINER
Built 1979 by Rilaco BV, Krimpen a/d Ijssel. YN2706. Damen Stantug 4 mk4. L82’. B22.6’. D7.8’. 120grt. 2096bhp 2x V12cyl Caterpilar diesel engines. Twin screw. ON388242. IMO 7811563.
1979 Completed by Damen Shipyards, Gorinchem. 1979 Delivered to Ocean Inchcape (Bermuda) Ltd., London, named Oil Retainer. 1979 Service in Angola. 1990 Sold to Cory Environmental PLC., London, renamed Retainer. 2006: still in service.
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RETORT
Built 1880 by Thames Ironworks Ltd., Blackwall. Iron. L68.8’. B13.5’. D7.5’. 40grt. 2751hp 36nhp 2cyl 15'5"x16" steam engine by T A Young Ltd., London. ON82842.
1880 Delivered to William Cory, Henry James and others, London. 1894 Sold to George W Looker, Manchester Rd., Poplar. Renamed Primrose. 10-11-1916 Sold to Premier Tug Co Ltd., Hull. 1917 renamed Blighty.14-4-1921 Sold to United Towing Co Ltd., Hull. 1-4-1925 Scrapped. [£100]
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RETRIEVER
See under Grappler [2].
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REVENGE
Built 1948 by Richard Dunston Ltd., Thorne. L70’. B17.6’. D7.3’. 61grt. 330bhp Crossley diesel engine. ON182891.
1948 Delivered to Cory Lighterage Ltd., London. 1982 Sold to Lee & Brentford Lighterage Ltd. 19?? Sold to General Marine Ltd., London. 2005 Still in service
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REX
Built 1889 by Samuda Bros, Blackwall. L69'. B14'. D7.6'. 40grt. 225ihp 2cyl compound steam engine by Young and Sons, London. ON96685.
1889 Owner Henry James, Lambeth. 1891 Owner C F Cory-Wright, London. 1896 Owners William Cory & Son Ltd., London. 1913 Sold to Clements Knowling & Co Ltd., London. 1934 Scrapped.
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ROCKET
Built 1900 by G Rennie Ltd., Greenwich. L68.7’. B16.3’. D8’. 54grt. 65nhp 2cyl compound steam engine by Plenty and Son Ltd., Newbury. ON112802.
1900 Delivered to William Cory and Son Ltd., London. 1934 Scrapped.
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ROMULUS
Built 1883 by Thames Ironworks Ltd, Blackwall. Iron. L61.7’. B12.5’. D7.5’. 35grt. 30nhp 2cyl 13"x16" steam engine by T A Young Ltd., London. ON89602.
1883 Delivered to Henry James Lambeth. 1883 Owners Henry James, Cory Francis Wright & John Cory Havers, Lambeth. 1891 Sold to Cory Francis Cory-Wright, London. 1899 Sold to William Cory & Sons Ltd, London. 1907 Sold to William Bridge, Wandsworth. 1910 Sold to Henry Burrough, London. 1910 Sold to Charles Lardner, Wapping. 1911 Sold to Richard Waters, London. 1915 Sold to Alexander W Robertson, London. 1-6-1915 Req by Admiralty. 6-3-1916 Returned to owner. 1916 Sold to Henry Moore, Southend. 1916 Sold to G W Thompson, Hull. 1921 Transferred to Thompson Towage Co Ltd, Hull. 23-10-1926 Sold to United Towing Co Ltd, Hull. 1927 Scrapped.
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ROTIFER
Built 1883 by Thames Ironworks Ltd., Blackwall. L68.6’. B14.3’. D7.3’. 48grt. 275ihp 35nhp 2cyl 15.5"x16" steam engine by T A Young Ltd., London. ON89601.
1883 Delivered to Wm. Cory, Henry James & Others, London. 1919 Sold to Charles Prizeman, London. 1924 Owners Rotifer Towing Ltd, Culling Rd, Rotherhithe. [Henry D Lane manager]. 1938 Scrapped.
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ROYALIST
Built 1894 by G Rennie Ltd., Greenwich. L69’. B16.3’. D8.2’. 57grt. 52nhp 2cyl compound steam engine by John Stewart, London. ON102833.
1894 Delivered to Cory Francis Cory-Wright, London. 1896 Owner William Cory & Son Ltd, London. 1916 Owner Cory Lighterage Ltd, London. 28-12-1931 18.30 Sank following collision with SS American Trader off Albert Dock hoists, Gallions Reach. One member of crew rescued from water by another tug. Eight other men aboard lost. 29-12-1931 Raised and towed in slings to Charlton and beached. Police searched the tug and recovered two bodies from the engine room. 24-1-1932 Body of crew member recovered from river at Rainham, Essex.. 1932 Scrapped
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RUFUS
Built 1911 by G Rennie Ltd., Greenwich. L69’. B16.3’. D8.2’. 63grt. 60nhp 2cyl compound steam engine by Crabtree Ltd., Great Yarmouth. ON132650.
1912 Delivered to William Cory and Son Ltd., London. 1951 Scrapped.
[Tug fitted with raking gear for gathering coal which had fallen into river during loading operations]
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RULER
Built 1936 by Charles Hill & Sons Ltd., Bristol. YN 252. L74.5’. B19.1’. D10.1’. 82grt. 3cylTE steam engine by Plenty and Son Ltd., Newbury. ON165372.
1936 Delivered to Cory Lighterage Ltd., London. 19?? Transferred to Mercantile Lighterage Co Ltd., London, renamed Mersina. 1956 Transferred to William Cory & Son Ltd., London, renamed Repulse. 1964 Scrapped by T W Ward Ltd., Grays.
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SECRET
Built 1868 by J & W Dudgeon, Poplar. L58.9’. B12.4’. D6.8’. 31grt. 25nhp steam engine by builder. ON60902.
1868 Delivered to Lambert Bros. London?. 30-12-1878 Barge Lena in tow sank following collision with SS Alford off Rotherhithe. 1896 Acquired by William Cory and Son Ltd., London. 1920 Scrapped
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SHOWERY
Built 1952 by J W Cook Ltd., Wivenhoe. L35.6'. B10'. D3.4'. 11grt. 90bhp Ruston Hornsby diesel engine. ON184640.
1952 Delivered to J W Cook Ltd., London. 1958 Sold to Wm Cory and Son Ltd., London. 1961 Transferred to Mercantile Lighterage Co Ltd., London. 1983 Sold to J Read. 1987 Sold to Hastings Bros Ltd. 199? Sold to Max Couper, Battersea renamed Pablo. 2005 Still in existence.
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SPEEDY
Built 1875 by Hodge, Millwall. L59.3’. B12.8’. D6’. 34grt. 25nhp steam engine by builder. ON73647.
1875 Delivered to William Cory and Son Ltd., London. 1883 Sold to R. Bridge, Battersea. 19-4-1909 Sank after colliding with Westminster Bridge. No further trace.
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SQUALLY
Built 1946 by J W Cook Ltd., Orchard Wharf, Blackwall. L34.3'. B10'. D3.4'. 11grt. 90bhp Ruston Hornsby diesel engine. . ON184454.
1946 Delivered to J W Cook Ltd., London. 1958 Sold to Wm Cory and Son Ltd., London. 1994 Scrapped.
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STAR
Built 1867 at Hull. 29grt. 30nhp steam engine. ON60926.
1867 Delivered to Lambert Bros, London. 1896 Acquired by William Cory and Son Ltd., London. 1901 Sold to Charles Brammer, Hull. 20-1-1906 Whilst towing schooner Brodrene in strong winds in Humber Roads was over-run by tow and sank, almost cut in two. Mate and Engineer lost.
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STORM KING
Built 1873 Thames Ironworks Ltd., Blackwall. L59.8’. B12.3’. D6.3’. 36grt. 25nhp Steam engine. ON68414
1873 Delivered to William Cory and Son ltd., London. 1889 Sold.
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STORMY
Built 1916 by Crabtree Ltd., Gt. Yarmouth. YN159. L71.2'. B18.2'. D8.9'. 72grt. 40nhp. 300ihp 2cyl compound steam engine by builder. ON139115.
1916 Delivered to J W Cook Ltd., London. 1958 Sold to Wm Cory and Son Ltd., London. 1961 Scrapped by T W Ward Ltd., Grays.
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SWAN
Built 1860 by Wardell, Shadwell. L56’. B9.8’. D5.1’. 16grt. 20nhp steam engine by builder. ON104877
Owned by Lambert Bros. Ltd., London. 1896 Acquired by William Cory and Son Ltd., London. 1909 Sold to George Dove, London. 1909 Scrapped.
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SWIFTSTONE
Built 1952 by Richard Dunston Ltd., Thorne. YN T847. L80’. B19.6’. D9.6’. 91grt. 670bhp Crossley diesel engine. ON184745.
1952 Delivered to Cory Tank Lighterage Ltd., London. 1968 Reengined Mirrlees Blackstone ERS8 diesel. 1983 Transferred to Cory Waste Management Ltd., London. 1990 Transferred to Cory Environmental Ltd., London. 199? Preserved Swiftstone Trust. 2009 Still in existence.
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TOUCHSTONE
Built 1962 by James W. Cook (Wivenhoe) Ltd., Wivenhoe. YN 1231. L73.7’. B18’. 69grt. 528bhp Lister-Blackstone diesel engine. ON304467.
1962 Delivered to Cory Tank Lighterage Ltd., London. 1983 Transferred to Cory Waste Management Ltd., London. 1990 Transferred to Cory Environmental Ltd., London. 1999 Owner R. Chandler., London. 2009 Still in existence.
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TUGWELL
Built 1862 by Hodge, Millwall. L59.9’. B12.1’. D6.1’. 30grt. 25nhp 2cyl steam engine by builder. ON45773.
1863 Acquired by William Cory and Son Ltd., London. 1888 Sold to Charles Thomas, Barnes. 1902 Scrapped.
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WRENSTONE
Built 1925 by Edward Hayes, Stony Stratford. L50.3’. B12.3’. D5’. 21grt. 100bhp diesel. ON160587.
1925 Delivered to unknown owner [ A H Green??] named Sparteolus. 1945 Sold to William Cory & Son Ltd., London renamed Wrenstone. 1951 Sold to William Gobbett, London. No further trace.
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