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Registration number
2328
Status
Registered
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Details
Function
Cargo Vessel
Subfunction
Narrow Boat
Location
Stretton
Vessel type
Town Class Large Woolwich
Current use
Ongoing conservation
Available to hire
No
Available for excursions
No
Web address
www.chertsey130.blogspot.com
Construction
Builder
Harland & Wolff Ltd, Woolwich
Built in
1937
Hull material
Steel
Rig
None
Number of decks
1
Propulsion
Motor
Number of engines
1
Primary engine type
Inboard diesel
Boiler type
None
Boilermaker
None
Dimensions
Breadth: Beam
7.01 feet
(2.14m)
Length: Overall
71.60 feet
(21.84m)
History
CHERTSEY is a narrow boat of steel plate construction and has an inboard diesel engine by Petter, model PD2. Built in 1937 by Harland & Wolff, Woolwich for the Grand Union Canal Carrying Company, she worked until disposed of sometime between 1962 and 1964, when she acquired a private owner. From this point until 1969 was the only period of her life that she was used as a pleasure boat. In 1969, CHERTSEY was purchased by Richard Barnett and continued carrying. Other work included being contracted for dredging work on the River Soar. She was purchased by her current owner in September 2009 and will be restored to working trim.
Key dates
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1937
Built by Harland & Wolff at Woolwich
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Worked for Grand Union Canal Carrying Company
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