Jenkins marine Split Hopper 'Needles', self-propelled barge. Capacity 300 cu metres; 44.1 x 8.2 x 2.8 metres; Draft loaded 2.26m; 467 tons; 10 knots empty; 8 knots loaded; 360 degree Schottle 300 rudder propeller; Engine Caterpillar 2412; 650 bhp.
Arriving Penzance Harbour for works in Penzance Dry Dock; being towed past the end of The Albert Pier.
8th January 2009.
