Howard Smith and West Coast Towing vessels
Howard Smith took over Alexandra Towing in 1992. In 1994 they added the Langland and Caswell to their fleet.
The ex Port of London Authority tug 'Plasma', built by Richard Dunston in 1965 . To ATCL Liverpool in 1991 renamed 'Burma' transferred to Howard Smith Swansea in 1994 and renamed 'Langland' In 2001 transferred to Grimsby renamed 'Lady Joan'
The ex Port of London Authority tug 'Platoon', built by Richard Dunston in 1965. To ATCL Liverpool in 1991 renamed 'Duhlia' transferred to Howard Smith Swansea in 1994 and renamed 'Caswell' In 2001 transferred to Grimsby renamed 'Theresa'
Below are photos of the renaming cermony
Ex Alexandra tugs painted in Howard Smith's colours
Howard Smith Tugs on C Shed Wharf
West Coast Towing Tug 'Capt I B Harvey'
West Coast Tug 'Faris'