Fearless, Historic tugboat in Port Adelaide, Australia
The Fearless, measuring 113 feet in length with a beam of 30 feet, features a triple expansion steam engine as its main propulsion system.
Built in Canada during World War II in 1945, the vessel served under different names including Rockwing, Tapline 2, and Abqaiq 3 before becoming Fearless in 1954.
The vessel represents a crucial period in Australian maritime operations, connecting Port Adelaide to the larger narrative of naval transportation and commerce.
The tugboat sits at Cruickshank's Corner in Port Adelaide, where visitors can observe this example of World War II-era maritime engineering.
Keith LeLeu purchased the tugboat for one dollar in 1972 and sailed it from Brisbane to Port Adelaide with a volunteer crew over nine days.
GPS coordinates: -34.84310,138.50630
Latest update: March 3, 2025 17:58
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