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John King - Bristol Harbour Tug - 1943
John King was a Bristol Harbour tugboat built in 1943, used for assisting larger vessels in navigating the busy port of Bristol during World War II. It is important as an example of the specialist maritime craft that supported the city's critical role in wartime shipping and logistics.
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