Caldercraft Joffre - Tyne Tug 1:48 Scale
The Joffre was built in 1916 by the Androssan Dry Dock & Shipping Co. She was owned throughout her career by Lawson-Batey Tugs Ltd. of Newcastle on Tyne. Specifically built for the coastal towing business her gross tonnage was 260, with an engine power of 1,140 I.h.p. this was quite a high power for ships of her day. Fitted with two sets of towing hooks, an unusual feature for tugs of her size, the after one was used for towing lighters on the river Tyne.

Scale: 1:48
Length: 775mm
Beam 190mm (Motor: Speedo 500) (ESC: Metro is 15 amp) (10/10)