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SEAMARK (pilot cutter), photograph
Colour photograph showing the pilot cutter SEAMARK at Swansea Docks, 10 September 1990.
SEAMARK was built in 1959 by P.K. Harris & Sons, Appledore for the Swansea Pilotage Authority to replace the ROGER BECK. The vessel had a crew of 3 and accommodation for up to 12 pilots. SEAMARK was withdrawn from service in August 2001 and was donated by Associated British Ports to the Cardiff Sea Cadets, who use her as their floating Headquarters.
SEAMARK was built for the Swansea Pilotage Authority by P.K. Harris & Sons at Appledore in 1959. She entered service in December 1959, replacing the Roger Beck. Powered by two 500 bhp diesel engines, she had a maximum speed of 12 knots, although normally only one engine was required. The vessel had a crew of 3 and accommodation for up to 12 pilots. She was withdrawn from service in August 2001.