Torridge wins on time schedule! 30th September 1955

Picture of Richmond Dock of Messrs P K Harris & Sons Ltd, the old established Appledore firm, shows three tugs in course of fitting out or construction.

In the background is the Alnwick, 4th of six vessels being delivered to Messrs France, Fenwick, Tyne & Wear Ltd, of Newcastle.  The smaller hull on the left is of a tug ordered by the Iraq Petroleum Company.

The Bamburgh is expected to be christened just before Christmas and the Mersden in the New Year.