Astraeus | National Historic Ships

Registration number 2398

Status Registered

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Details

Function Naval & Military Vessel

Subfunction Launch

Location Isleworth

Vessel type Launch - Harbour Service

Current use Private use

Available to hire No

Available for excursions No

Construction

Builder Rowhedge Iron Works Co Ltd, Rowhedge

Built in 1920

Hull material Wood

Rig None

Number of decks 1

Propulsion Motor

Number of engines 2

Primary engine type Inboard diesel

Boiler type None

Boilermaker None

Dimensions

Breadth: Beam

13.00 feet (3.97m)

Depth

4.50 feet (1.37m)

Length: Overall

59.00 feet (18.00m)

History

ASTRAEUS was built by Rowhedge Ironworks. She is of teak double diagonal construction. She is thought to have been built in 1920 or possibly earlier as an admiralty steam harbour launch. She was converted circa 1950 to a launch with two Leyland diesel engines from a Matilda Infantry tank. ASTRAEUS has been a houseboat from at least 1973, which still goes up river occasionally. She is in good condition and based at Isleworth.