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Tioga (II) - (1912-1943)
"Tioga".
( Collection Jullian Lelliott )
The SS Tioga, 742 tons gross. Built at Grangemouth in 1912, and for many years the largest unit in the Anglo-American Oil Co.'s
coastal fleet. She had a d.w. capacity of 826 tons and measured 179.9 ft. b.p. by 31.1 ft. beam. Triple-expansion machinery gave
her a speed of 9 1/2 knots. Note the towing beam aft.
Tioga 2.1912 Dwt 742 Gt Built by Greenock & Grangemouth Dockyard Co., Grangemouth.
Measurements: 180 feet length X 31 feet breadth.
Engines: T3cyl (aft).
1.11.1943: In collision near Hartlepool, 55.40N 1.30W with British Steamer Pundit (19/5,305 gt) while on voyage from
Middlesbrough to Grangemouth in ballast. Taken in tow but sank in vertical position, with bows above water, 5 miles
from Longstone Lighthouse.
3.11.1943: Sunk by naval gunfire.
The engine of the Tioga was fitted for the burning of oil fuel, although she used coal throughout her career.
Additional Info by Starke & Schell Registers :
TIOGA - 1912 BR 1T (aft)
742 GRT for Anglo-American Oil Co., Ltd., London 179.9 x 31.1 Feet
Tanker Build by Greenock & Grangemouth Dkyd. Co., Ltd., Grangemouth (2) #342 132668
Collided with s/s PUNDIT, 1 Nov 1943, in 55.40 N - 01.30 W, voy. Middlesbrough - Grangemouth, in ballast,
taken in tow but salvage given up on the 3rd and wreck sunk by gunfire.