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Port broadside view of M.V. BOWSTAR at Newport Docks.

Sand dredger built 1950 by Clelands (Successors) Ltd., Willington Quay, Tyneside, for F.Bowles & Son, Cardiff. Powered by a 7-cylinder Ruston & Hornsby diesel engine (built by Vickers Armstrong). 1966 – Acquired by British Dredging (Shipping) Ltd., Cardiff. 1973 – She arrived at Dublin on the 28 March 1973 for breaking up by Hammond Lane Foundry (ref : - Tynebuiltships.co.uk) On 10th November 1954, the Trinity House vessel ALERT reported the sand dredger BOWSTAR of Cardiff was in difficulties near Steep Holm. The Barry lifeboat went to her aid but the master decided not to abandon ship but to try to get to Newport by going slowly astern, but requested the lifeboat to accompany him in case of need. The dredger made it back to the River Usk. (see also "Notes" for information on the company)