Registration number 2371
Status Registered
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Ironclad - working, taken from 'Clogs & Gansey', a newsletter of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal Society
Ironclad - at her launch in 1933 (with the sister boat/butty 'Attractive'), from Chester local Studies Library
Ironclad - present day, bow view
Ironclad - docked in London
Ironclad - looking aft
Ironclad - copy of the original log book register (Chester Local Studies Library)

Details

Function Cargo Vessel
Subfunction Barge
Location London
Vessel type Leeds & Liverpool Longboat
Current use Private use
Available to hire No
Available for excursions No
Info required Yes

Construction

Builder Yarwood, W J & Sons Ltd, Northwich
Built in 1933
Hull material Steel
Rig None
Number of decks 1
Propulsion Motor
Number of engines 1
Primary engine type Diesel
Boiler type None
Boilermaker None

Dimensions

Length: Overall
72.13 feet (22.00m)

History

IRONCLAD is a Leeds & Liverpool long boat, built and launched in 1933 by W J Yarwoods and Sons, Northwich. She worked for H & R Ainsborough Millers on the Mersey before carrying coal to the Trafford Power Station under the name of CADELLIS. Currently located in London, the vessel is still in use as a pleasure craft and the original lines have not been altered.

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