Last of "Cock " tugs in Wellington dock, Liverpool 30th May 1981 — Scouse Hobbit

CANADA II (ex Canada ex Peacock) built Birkenhead 1960, FORMBY (ex Weather Cock) built Birkenhead 1960 COLLINGWOOD II (ex Collingwood ex Heath Cock) built Birkenhead 1958, GLADSTONE (ex Flying Cock) built Birkenhead 1960) All sold by Alexandra Towing Co Ltd to the Nicholas E Vernicos Shipping Co., of Piraeus Greece. Left Liverpool Sept 1 1981 put into Port Penrhyn, North Wales a couple of days later to prepare them for the journey to Greece. Vernicos Georgis" (ex Canada II) was towing other 2 tugs when tow broke off Pembrokeshire coast; all three driven aground on rocks off St Bride's bay and abondoned by crew. Click on map (right) to see position of wrecks which still remain today