Egerton (tug)

Egerton was a steam-powered tugboat built in 1912 by the Ferguson Brothers of Port Glasgow, Scotland. She served for many years in the English Channel and coastal waters, primarily assisting larger vessels into and out of port. Details of her specific operational history, including owners, ports of operation, and notable incidents, are scarce and fragmented. The tug’s name likely derives from the Egerton family, a prominent British family with connections to shipping and industry, though the precise link to the specific vessel remains unclear. While not a particularly famous or record-breaking vessel, Egerton represents a common type of workboat essential to maritime trade during the early to mid-20th century. Many vessels like Egerton performed unsung but vital tasks in the support of global commerce. Information regarding her ultimate fate, such as whether she was scrapped, sunk, or repurposed, is currently unavailable.