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Registration number
2270
Status
Registered
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Previous names
- 1962 - 1971 Linda
Details
Function
Cargo Vessel
Subfunction
Narrow Boat
Location
London
Vessel type
Royalty Class
Current use
Private use
Available to hire
No
Available for excursions
No
Construction
Builder
Yarwood, W J & Sons Ltd, Northwich
Built in
1931
Rig
None
Number of decks
1
Propulsion
Motor
Number of engines
1
Primary engine type
Inboard
Boiler type
None
Boilermaker
None
Dimensions
Breadth: Beam
7.00 feet
(2.14m)
Depth
3.50 feet
(1.07m)
Length: Overall
71.50 feet
(21.81m)
History
VICTORIA was built for carrying cargo on the Grand Union Canal, but was superseded by newer boats, so became a maintenance boat for the Grand Union Canal Co. She remained there in a maintenance capacity until being sold by BTC in 1962. She was then purchased by Birmingham coal merchant, ST Brant and renamed LINDA. In 1965, she was purchased by the Birmingham and Midland Canal Carrying Co. Ltd. and carried cargo across the country. In 1971, she was sold to a private owner and used for leisure in an unconverted condition.
Key dates
-
1931
Built by W.J. Yarwood & Sons Ltd at Northwich
-
1950s?
Became a maintenance boat for the Grand Union Canal Company
-
1962
Sold by BTC to Birmingham coal merchant S.T. Brant and renamed LINDA
-
1965
Purchased by Birmingham and Midland Canal Carrying Co. Ltd
-
1971
Sold to private owner for use as leisure craft
-
1971
Wooden boatman's cabin replaced with steel cabin
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