Registration number 2407
Status Registered
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bow view, starboard side

Details

Function Cargo Vessel
Subfunction Narrow Boat
Location London
Current use Commercial Activity
Available to hire No
Available for excursions No

Construction

Builder Yarwood, W J & Sons Ltd, Northwich
Built in 1937
Hull material Steel
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
7.00 feet (2.14m)
Depth
4.00 feet (1.22m)
Length: Overall
72.00 feet (21.96m)

History

TADWORTH is a narrow boat of steel plate construction with a Petter PJW diesel engine. The vessel was built by Yarwoods of Northwich in 1937 and worked variously for The Grand Union Canal Company, British Waterways, Ashby Canal Carriers and coal retail. TADWORTH is one of the last canal boats to supply Roses Lime Juice factory and still has a very rare original riveted back cabin. She is now based in London and remains in commercial trade. Owner reported TADWORTH sold to new owner September 2019.

Key dates

  • 1937

    Narrow boat built by W.J. Yarwood and Sons Ltd of Northwich
  • 1940s-1970s?

    Worked variously for Grand Union Canal Co, British Waterways, Ashby Canal Carriers and coal retail
  • 1980s?

    One of last canal boats to supply Roses Lime Juice factory
  • 2011

    Based in London and still in commercial trade

Own this vessel?

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