The tug STENTOR is a seagoing motortug, especially designed for salvage work on the Dutch coast, although she is able to undertake long distance towages as well.
She is classed 1 -3/3.S deep sea A and C.P. Bureau Veritas. The dimensions are 98' x 25'-8" x 13'. The propulsion installation consist of two Bolnes diesel motors, giving a total-output of 1200 I.H.P. These motors are coupled to a fluid coupling with separate reverse gears geared to the single propeller shaft by a reduction gear.
The tug was built in 1958 by Messrs. Van Bennekum, Sliedrecht.
The bunker capacity of the tug is such that she has a range of 4500 miles without having to call at intermediate ports for bunkers. The tug is manned by a crew of 12 including a wireless operator and are equipped with modern navigational aids, such as radar, wireless direction finder for telegraph and telephone.
The STENTOR was sold in 1981 to Georgetown and renamed GOR FLEET No 1.