the web site of the Steam Tug Portwey (built 1927)

supported by the National Heritage Memorial Fund & Heritage Lottery Fund

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    The steam tug PORTWEY at Greenwich Pier 17th September 2005  ©2005-R W H Bulley.

In June 2000 the Steam Tug PORTWEY Trust was created and the Trust purchased the tug from the Maritime Trust. The Trust is a Limited Company with Charitable Status. PORTWEY's current permanent berth is in the West India Dock, London, (map ref: 537352E, 180549N or N51:30:26 W0:01:20) and is easily accessible from West India Quay Station on the Docklands Light Railway. Visitors and volunteers are very welcome - please contact the Secretary by letter or email to make arrangements. The crew normally meet every Wednesday afternoon and evening .... why not come along?

Why not join us or donate via gift aid?

For further information please contact:
Honorary Secretary, The Steam Tug Portwey Trust, 'Tether's End', Old London Road, Rawreth, Wickford, Essex SS11 8UE, U.K. Email: portweytug@aol.com