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Tugboat Otto Siedle -Boat race shield Durban 1944

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TUGBOAT OTTO SIEDLE – BOAT RACE SHIELD DURBAN 1944

This shield has something to do with the Tug that worked in the Duran Harbour – the Otto Siedle. I have searched but not found any connection between the boat race and the tug.

I have added in this information below just our of interest.

Name	Official number	Flag	IMO
OTTO SIEDLE	157940	ZA
Year built	Date launched	Date completed
1938	01/04/1938	06/1938
Vessel type	Vessel description
Tug Towing	Steel Screw Steamer
Builder		Yard	Yard no
Lobnitz & Co., Renfrew		West Yard	999

Tonnage	Length	Breadth	Depth	Draft
621 grt / 394 nrt / 1392 dwt	146.7 ft	33.1 ft	16.0 ft
Engine builder	Lobnitz & Co., Renfrew
Engine detail
2xT3cyl (17, 29, 48 x 30in), 397nhp, 2-screw

First owner	First port of register	Registration date
Union Government of South Africa – Railways & Harbours Administration, Durban	Durban
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Subsequent owner and registration history

Vessel history

Remarks

End year	Fate / Status
1981	Target 13/02/1981
Disposal Detail
Sunk by the South African Navy as a target off Cape Point.

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