Historical information

SALVAGEMAN of Hull (1980-) Owned by United Towing of Hull, she was the UK's largest and most powerful salvage tug for many years. In 1982 she saw service at the Falklands and played a part in the sinking and subsequent salvage of the Argentinian submarine Santa Fe. She was sold and renamed HISPANIA in 1991. Sold once again in 1996 and became the ANGLIAN PRINCE, a name that she still holds. 1977: Ordered and laid down as NOBLEMAN by "United Towing (Nobleman) Ltd",
1979 -12/07: Launched by "Chung Wah Shipbuilding & Engineering Co Ltd" at Hong Kong (HKG) (YN 160)
1980 -17/04: delivered to "UTC - United Towing Co (Howe) Ltd" at Hull (GBR)
1981 -16/03: mng "UTC - United Towing Co (Ocean Tugs) Ltd" at Hull (GBR), as SALVAGEMAN
(GBR flag, regd Hull, ON 386484, c/s GXYN)
1987: taken over by "Howard Smith UK Ltd" at Hull (GBR)
1990 -24/04: To "Salvageman Ltd" at Douglas (IOM)
1991: To "COSMAR SA" (ESP), mng "Baluda Offshore" at Bilbao (ESP), renamed HISPANIA
1991 -25/7: British register closed and transferred to Spanish register
(ESP flag, regd Bilbao, c/s EADY, 1597 GRT, 461 NRT)
1996: To "KTL - Klyne Tugs (Lowestoft) Ltd" at Lowestoft (GBR), renamed ANGLIAN PRINCE

Physical description

Ship builder's model - Body of moulded polyurethane painted in maroon and black, the deck in colours of green and cream with detailed fittings, machinery, rigging and superstructure, raised on a wooden base.

Ship was built by Chung Wah Shipbuilding & Engineering Co.

Inscriptions & markings

on base of case: "M.T. SALVAGEMAN/BUILT 1979 BY/ CHUNG WAH SHIPBUILDING & ENGINEERING CO LTD HONG KONG/ FOR/ UNITED TOWING LTD/ LENGTH O/A 68.25M BREADTH MLD 14.20M DEPTH MLD. 6.80M"
On model: "SALVAGEMAN/ SALVAGEMAN HULL/ SALVAGEMAN HULL"

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