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On Tow Off Benacre Ness

Contributed by Roger Desborough

Between Lowestoft and Southwold

The barge carrying the shed is being towed by a Felixarc tug "Grey Vixen" approximately 2 miles off Benacre Ness

Additional Notes

The barge was owned by John Martin Construction and equipped with two spuds (legs) and a 10 ton revolving crane on tracks.

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