Trent 5 | National Historic Ships

Registration number 2476

Status Registered

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Details

Function Cargo Vessel

Subfunction Narrow Boat

Location Aberdeen

Vessel type Tanker

Current use Private use

Available to hire Yes

Available for excursions No

Construction

Builder Yarwood, W J & Sons Ltd, Northwich

Built in 1946

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

2.60 feet (0.79m)

Length: Overall

70.00 feet (21.35m)

History

TRENT 5 was built by Yarwoods of Northwich in 1946 (no. 781 on their register) for the Staffordshire Chemical Co. (1917) Ltd. for the purpose of transporting bulk liquid by-products from Shelton Iron and Steel Works.

In 1960 TRENT 5 was sold into private ownership where the hold was opened to allow use for a wider range of cargoes. During this time the boat was based on the Erewash Canal and played an important role in the successful battle to prevent the Canal’s abandonment. The boat retains a traditional rebuilt boatman’s cabin complete with ‘Star’ range, followed by the unchanged engine room. The hold has been equipped with removable covers both for protection and to restore its appearance as a tanker.

Power is provided by the original and efficient 14 hp. 2 cylinder Lister CEM water cooled engine, for which there are ample spare parts (may be sold separately). This is a first class boat and continues to be used regularly.

Under new ownership as of 2022

Key dates

1946 Built by Yarwoods at Northwich. Vessel No. 781 in their register
1960
Purchased by Mr K J Ebblewhite. Steel tank top removed
1966 Purchased by Mr R McDougall
1992 Purchased by present owner
1998 Hold covered by removable plywood hatch covers
June 2018
Vessel advertised for sale via Historic Narrow Boat Club newsletter 2018/2