Registration number 476
Status Archived
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TS Orwell in dock
TS Orwell lifebelt
TS Orwell porthole
TS Orwell beds
TS Orwell internal view
TS Orwell kitchen
TS Orwell internal view
TS Orwell internal view
TS Orwell internal view

Previous names

  • 1914 - 1993 LV 80

Details

Function Service Vessel
Subfunction Light vessel
Location NONE
Archive reason Disposed
Current use None
Available to hire No
Available for excursions No
Info required Yes

Construction

Builder Grayson, H & C, Liverpool
Built in 1914
Hull material Iron
Rig None
Number of decks 1
Propulsion Towed
Primary engine type None
Boiler type None
Boilermaker None

Dimensions

Breadth: Beam
25.97 feet (7.92m)
Depth
14.98 feet (4.57m)
Length: Overall
116.43 feet (35.51m)

History

Although this vessel has been disposed,we are lacking information in order to update her record. If you have any past information, please contact us.

Key dates

  • 1914

    Light vessel built for Trinity House by H.&C. Grayson of Liverpool
  • 1914-1997?

    Served as west coast light vessel at Swansea, Penzance, St Govan and Seven Stones
  • 1997?

    Sold out of service to Ipswich Sea Cadet Unit and renamed T.S. Orwell. Moored at Ipswich Docks
  • 2005

     Ipswich Sea Cadet Unit vacates T.S. Orwell and moves on land

Own this vessel?

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