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Registration number
2133
Status
Registered
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Details
Function
Leisure Craft
Subfunction
Yacht
Location
Liverpool
Vessel type
Motor Yacht
Current use
Private use
Available to hire
No
Available for excursions
No
Construction
Builder
Osborne, William, Littlehampton
Built in
1947
Hull material
Wood
Rig
None
Number of decks
1
Propulsion
Motor
Number of engines
1
Primary engine type
Inboard diesel
Boiler type
None
Boilermaker
None
Dimensions
Breadth: Beam
11.00 feet
(3.36m)
Depth
3.50 feet
(1.07m)
Length: Overall
47.00 feet
(14.34m)
History
ALBAQUILA was built in 1947 by William Osbourne of Littlehampton. She is a twin screw motor yacht of timber double diagonal construction with a diesel engine by Perkins of 120 hp. The vessel is said to have attended the Spithead Review of 1977. Previously owned by Mr Peter Cousins who had both engines replaced in 1971 at Groves & Gutteridge of Cowes, Isle of Wight. Underwent a significant restoration project 2008-2013.
Update, July 2023: Vessel for sale
Key dates
-
2016
Albaquila won the prize for best motor boat yacht at the Peel Traditional Boat week end.
-
1947
Built by W Osborne of Littlehampton
-
2009
Vessel transported to Liverpool for restoration at Liverpool Marina Boatyard
-
2011
Hull and deck repaired
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