Registration number
2392
Status
Archived
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Previous names
- Pintail
Details
Function
Service Vessel
Subfunction
Tug
Location
Birmingham
Vessel type
Tug - Inland/Canal
Current use
Private use
Available to hire
No
Available for excursions
No
Info required
Yes
Construction
Builder
Keay, Peter & Son, Walsall
Built in
1936
Hull material
Wood
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
7.00 feet
(2.14m)
Depth
2.50 feet
(0.76m)
Length: Overall
50.00 feet
(15.25m)
History
PROGRESS was built in Pratts Dock, Birmingham for W. Elwell & Sons in 1936. She functioned on the Birmingham Canal navigations throughout World War 2 delivering coal and continued to do this until the 1950s when she was then converted for hire. She had a sister boat called TIPTONIAN - another tug for the same company. Currently in excellent condition, PROGRESS has been rebuilt all from oak.
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