TUGS "MEECHING & TIDWORTH "
Tugs go to the aid of the " Crystal Jewel " 1961
By John Hills
Three pictures taken from the MFV " Viking " of the tugs " Meeching " & " Tidworth " who went to the aid of the stricken vessel "Crystal Jewel" in the September of 1961 after she was in collision with the " British Aviator " in dense fog south of Beachy Head. I think these pictures should bring back some memories for the old crews of the tugs.
I've added a fourth picture from Jim Still, showing the tugs alongside after the Crystal Jewel had been towed into Seaford Bay. And now a colour photo - the only one I've seen of the incident. Andy - Editor
" Meeching alongside the " Crystal Jewel "
Hills private collection
" Tidworth " alongside the " Crystal Jewel "
Hills private collection
Meeching alongside Crystal Jewel
Hills Private Collection
Meeching alongside Crystal Jewel
Hills Private Collection
Meeching and Tidworth alongside Crystal Jewel
Jim Still
Crystal Jewel moored in Seaford Bay
Richard Wheeler