Registration number 2895
Status Registered
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Details

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

Construction

Builder Harland & Wolff Ltd, Woolwich
Built in 1935
Hull material Iron
Rig None
Propulsion Motor
Number of engines 1
Primary engine type Inboard diesel
Boiler type None
Boilermaker None

Dimensions

Length: Overall
71.50 feet (21.79m)
Breadth: Beam
7.00 feet (2.13m)
Depth
3.50 feet (1.07m)
Air Draft
6.00 feet (1.83m)
Tonnage: Gross
40.00

History

AURIGA is a Star Class narrow boat of iron riveted construction and was built by Harland and Wolff at Woolwich in 1935.. During the Second World War she was used as a fire boat on the Thames and subsequently became a British Waterways Board maintenance boat.

Bought by her current owner in 2011 she was restored to carrying condition and trades on the canals as a fuel boat.

Key dates

  • 1935

    Built by Harland & Wollf, Woolwich
  • 1939/45

    Served as a fire boat on the Thames
  • 2011

    Restored to carrying condition and used as a fuel boat on the canals

Own this vessel?

If you are the owner of this vessel and would like to provide more details or updated information, please contact info@nationalhistoricships.org.uk