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Registration number
2780
Status
Registered
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Details
Function
Cargo Vessel
Subfunction
Narrow Boat
Location
Erewash Canal
Current use
Private use
Available to hire
Yes
Available for excursions
No
Web address
www.avon-boating.co.uk
Construction
Builder
Yarwood, W J & Sons Ltd, Northwich
Built in
1937
Hull material
Steel
Propulsion
Motor
Primary engine type
Diesel
Boiler type
None
Boilermaker
None
Dimensions
Length: Overall
71.00 feet
(21.64m)
Breadth: Beam
7.00 feet
(2.13m)
Depth
2.83 feet
(0.86m)
Air Draft
7.00 feet
(2.13m)
Tonnage: Gross
25.00
History
WHITBY was built as a cargo vessel by W J Yarwood, & Sons Ltd, Northwich and was completed in 1938. In the 1970s, Whitby worked for Three Fellows Carrying on the gravel contract on the River Soar at Thurmaston. The present owner also worked for Three Fellows as a commercial boatman.
She was restored by the current owner in 2009, bringing her back to near original condition. Over 1000 5/8th rivets were used during the works.
Following restoration in 2009, she went on to win the NBOC’s John Hemleryk Award. She has also featured on a television programme about the River Trent.
Key dates
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1937
Built as a cargo vessel by W J Yarwood & Sons Ltd of Northwich
-
1970s
Worked for Three Fellows Carrying on gravel contract on River Soar at Thurmaston
-
2009
Restored by current owner bringing her back to near original condition
-
2009
Following restoration she won the NBOC’s John Hemleryk Award
-
2009
Featured on a television programme about the River Trent
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