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Registration number
2241
Status
Registered
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Details
Function
Research Vessel
Location
Brixham
Vessel type
Fishery Research Vessel
Current use
Ongoing conservation
Available to hire
No
Available for excursions
No
Info required
Yes
Construction
Builder
Worfolk Bros, Kings Lynn
Built in
1927
Hull material
Wood
Number of decks
1
Propulsion
Sail
Number of engines
1
Primary engine type
Diesel
Boiler type
None
Boilermaker
None
Dimensions
Breadth: Beam
12.00 feet
(3.66m)
Length: Overall
34.98 feet
(10.67m)
History
SEAFISH was built in 1927 at King's Lynn for the Eastern Sea Fisheries Commission and was used by the Lynn baliff as a research and patrol vessel in the Wash for protection of shell fish.The baliff Mr Mann, went down to the wash daily and observed the mussels and cockles and on occasion made repsresentation to the committee wh gav orders for shifting.
She was later converted to a motor sailer shrimper and used for sail training.
We are lacking information on this vessel. If you have any details past or present please contact info@nationalhistoricships.org.uk
Key dates
-
2015
SEAFISH is under new ownership, awaiting restoration.
- 2019 Seafish has undergone first stage renovation and has participated in the Brixham Heritage Regatta over the last few years achieving first in class as a gaff rigged working boat in 2018. Second stage restoration of spars and sails will proceed in the future
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
