T I D 172 Latest News - October 2008

TID 172 has had her last weekend in steam this season and is now laid up for winter in the mud berth at Mistley. The reason for an early finish this season is because the 10 year boiler survey is again due. At the end of the last trip in August the boiler was blown down with the last of the boiler pressure.The fire side has now also been cleaned out and work can start on preparation for the survey.

There is an impressive website being developed by the owner of TID 164 and looks as if it will be the definitive source for the history of TID tugs also with a comprehensve list of all tugs built. Well done guys. Click Here.

At the end of July TID 172 attended the Harwich Sea Festival organised by the Rotary Club of Harwich and Dovercourt. Many thanks for inviting us to this most enjoyable event. For more information about the Rotary Club of Harwich and Dovercourt Click Here.

For news and events in Harwich Town and surrounding area. Click Here.

TID 172 was in steam for the weekend of the 2008 Pin Mill Sailing Club Barge Match. There were some stunning views of Thames Sailing Barges racing at close quarters in a good force 5 breeze

For the Thames Sailing Barge Association website Click Here.