General properties
Vessel type:
DD
Flag:
UK
Built in:
1931
Shipyard:
Yard number:
581
Physical properties
Length BP:
38.10 m
Width:
13.42 m
Depth:
3.44 m
Crane model:
Buckyrus-Erie Company - Milwaukee
About this page
Status:
Historical
Timeframe:
1931
Review:
Lost
Last updated
4 months 4 weeks ago
About this equipment
Built for the Enterprise de Travaux D'Extension du Port du Havre, France
GRT / NRT 635
Whilst under tow of United Towing's tug NORMAN on delivery voyage to Le Havre on 18 April 1931, they encountered a severe storm some 15 miles SE of Flamborough Head
The tow wire parted and CYCLOPE was presumed foundered as nothing was seen of her again.
Following the loss of the CYCLOPE a replacement dredger was ordered called DRAGON
Source: www.tynebuiltships.co.uk