STEAM TUG "KERNE"

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66 Comments

Reply Richard Low
12:28 PM on September 04, 2011 

We were privilaged to go aboard the Tug Kerne at Salford Quays on Saturday 3rd of September 2011 and would like to thank all the boys for their hospitality Thankyou!! Keep up the good work!
Reply tugkerne
04:32 PM on May 13, 2011 

Wilf - John contacted us a couple of weeks ago with his new website address. The link on this links page is up to date.

wilf price says...

i agee with your comments re J.eyres.fototopic. I used to love checking out his photos, esp when the canal upper reaches were a little more used than they are now are. However, his site has disappeared from my Google search engine and even when I find a link, the internet doesnt connect. Any idea what has happened to him? Tks.

Reply wilf price
11:57 AM on May 13, 2011 

i agee with your comments re J.eyres.fototopic. I used to love checking out his photos, esp when the canal upper reaches were a little more used than they are now are. However, his site has disappeared from my Google search engine and even when I find a link, the internet doesnt connect. Any idea what has happened to him? Tks. 
Reply LIVERPOOL SHANTY KINGS
07:31 AM on April 21, 2011 

We are looking forward to singing on the Kerne during the Spring on the Waterfront Festival in Liverpool  April/May.
Reply Paul Kirkbride
12:19 PM on December 22, 2010 

Called down to KERNE today to look at the new forward deck and upper deck steps etc. Looks a good job solid job in 10mm steel, but for the usual shipyard mess in the cabin. I hope to give a hand sorting the forward cabin out when the steelwork is completed. We can do a good job now that water is not getting in through the leaking deck.  Well done all.

 
Reply A. Kirkham
02:48 PM on June 21, 2010 

Reincently found Kerne in sea breezes. Your site is one of the best presented of its type. I found myself fully engrossed in the gallery, history, and all information. pictures of the engine room were very good as I was a steam man myself,(albeit turbines) I shall look forward to spotting her in albert dock
Reply Hans Nita
12:45 PM on June 06, 2010 

I Just read about your project in Sea Breezes. You people did a fantastic job. Any chance of some photos of the rest of the ship?  What is the lay out below?  Hans....
Reply bill rathbone DAPS
03:46 PM on May 15, 2010 

  hello skipper just found you  and so close  spotted you friday  e port  may 14 any body sea sick 

                                                                                 regards  bill
Reply David Ward
12:06 PM on April 21, 2010 

Just a quick note of thanks to the crew and alll involved on the sponsored sailing of 17th April 2010.  I was a member of the group who sponsored it and would like to thank the crew for their hospitality and a great day out.  Especial thanks for letting us get our hands dirty and have a go ourselves at jobs, it really made the day extremely enjoyable.  Cheers also to the caterer- the buffet was extremely good value for money and not even us lot together could finish it off!  Im sure we'll be back for another day and I will be recommending it to friends as a great and different way to spend a day!

 

Thanks again

 

David Ward
Reply stanley grogan
01:30 PM on April 19, 2010 

I left school aged 15, in1947.my first employment was whith the Liverpool Lighterage Co,working on their tug boat st.Bonita.as a deck boy/fireman.i also worked on the st Langbourne as mate, and st Kerne in the same capacity.the skipper of the Kerne at that time was Frank Newall.I am now 78 years old but still take a keen interest in all things maritime.
Reply stanley grogan
01:29 PM on April 19, 2010 

I left school aged 15, in1947.my first employment was whith the Liverpool Lighterage Co,working on their tug boat st.Bonita.as a deck boy/fireman.i also worked on the st Langbourne as mate, and st Kerne in the same capacity.the skipper of the Kerne at that time was Frank Newall.I am now 78 years old but still take a keen interest in all things maritime.
Reply Bill Armstrong
05:05 PM on March 22, 2010 

I'm a life-long enthusiast for all things steam; now 66! Really wonderful to see that she is still in the land (sea?!) of the living. Keep up the good work - I'd love to see her but live in Sussex...
Reply joseph
04:17 PM on February 21, 2010 
i working on paddle tug insunderland in1958
Reply joseph
04:01 PM on February 21, 2010 
extugboatman
Reply jon
08:57 PM on February 18, 2010 
calender and lets save the puffers
Reply ben ditmer
05:03 AM on January 10, 2010 
that is a beautiful wee s.t. i am fortunate enough to work on the TSS earnslaw on lake wakatipu in the south island of new zealand, shes a bit bigger than that wee girl at 150ft and 300 odd tons but your wee girl is certainly gorgeous! keep up the good work
Reply billy spruce
03:21 PM on December 15, 2009 
Nice website, a worthy project. Happy to help with labour if i can, Regards, Billy
Reply Alan Barnes
12:22 PM on October 13, 2009 
Having,for a long time(I still have my two editions of ABC British Tugs circa 1960!)had an interest in small steam tugs I was just wondering about membership of the STKPSL,is it available yet?. Keep up the good work with Kerne and her website. Best Wishes, Alan Barnes.
Reply John Broomby
10:24 AM on October 08, 2009 
A big thanks to all concerned for a most memorable trip yesterday aboard the S.T. Kerne, from Acton Bridge to Ellesmere Port. Sailing on such a fine vessel with excellent company and food, ?.boys? toys? don?t get much better than this! So from Gordon, Dave and John, all from the Danny thanks again.
Reply p w ebsworth
07:16 PM on October 04, 2009 
my friend travelled with too acton bridge this weekend i was not available but would like to go on on you nexet visit on the weaver. i have visited you before at liverpool as i used to live there. i will keep watching the web site thank you
Reply Jonathan
08:32 AM on July 21, 2009 
Hi Jimmy. Interesting to hear from you, keep an eye on the website and hopefully you can get down to the boat on one of the days she is open for the public. She often gets to Acton Bridge in Cheshire on the first weekend in October but check for details on the website closer to then. Cheers
Reply Jimmy mc laren
03:54 PM on July 19, 2009 
i Was a fireman from 1956 to 1959
Reply Jonathan
02:23 PM on May 11, 2009 
Hello. I'm afraid that we aren't very well off for plans of the either the vessel or its engine. About 5 years ago, a Mr George Barrett built a beautiful model. At the time, he was quite well known in the model boating circles of the North West so might be traceable through that method. Sorry we can't be more helpful. Best Regards. Jonathan (for the Steam tug Kerne)
Reply T Drabble
08:25 AM on May 06, 2009 
Do you have any plans of tug and/or engines from which a model may be made please ?
Reply Christian
01:06 PM on April 17, 2009 
Hallo, this is marvellous documentation abaout your ship.
Reply Sven
09:15 AM on March 25, 2009 
Reply Sven
09:13 AM on March 25, 2009 
Hello... I'm enginer of the steamtug Claus D. in Hamburg. I've found your site by serving through steam-ship-sites. It's a very intresting and informative site, and a great steamer. I thing your machine is stupendous big... If you want to take a look of "my" steamer: Kind regards from Hamburg Sven
Reply Jon
11:19 AM on December 09, 2008 
Hi Lorna. There are marirme websites you could try that might give you a bit more help than we could, Try Tugtalk maybe or www.shipsnostalgia.com the latter one s a site with over 30000 users so there might be a better chance there. If you had the name of the tug it would be very helpful as a lot of firms tended to use a particular style or theme for their vessel's names. You might then be able to trace the company through local sources. Good Luck. Jon
Reply Lorna
06:09 PM on December 04, 2008 
Thank you for any advise you can offer! Lorna
Reply Andy
06:50 AM on October 09, 2008 
Thanks to all those involved in bringing Kerne to the Leigh Arms Steam Fayre this year, and many thanks for your custom. I'm sure Bob and the crew will assist in making it 1000 pints next year! Regards, All at the Leigh.