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Built 1929 by W J Yarwood & Sons, Northwich, BECK is a narrowboat of iron construction with steel rivets. Her current engine is an inboard diesel by R A Lister, model SP2, 23hp installed in 1950. She was built for the LMS Railway Company and worked initially in the Birmingham and Tipton areas and was originally a horse drawn craft. She was transferred to the British Transport Commission in 1954 and to the British Waterways Board in 1963. In 1980 she was sold to Mr M E Brain who converted her to a full length motor boat for residential use.
Built by W J Yarwood of Northwich
Lister engine installed, previously horse drawn
Sold for private residential use
Acquired by new owners
A Sustainability Grant of £500 towards a conservation statement was made by NHS-UK
If you are the owner of this vessel and would like to provide more details or updated information, please contact info@nationalhistoricships.org.uk
National Historic Ships UK acknowledges the financial support of its sponsors