Registration number 2459
Status Archived
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Details

Function Service Vessel
Subfunction Pilot Vessel
Location NONE
Vessel type Pilot - Motor
Archive reason Disposed
Current use Unknown
Available to hire No
Available for excursions No

Construction

Builder Silver, James A Ltd, Rosneath
Built in 1950
Hull material Wood
Rig None
Number of decks 1
Number of masts 1
Propulsion Motor
Number of engines 1
Primary engine type None
Boiler type None
Boilermaker None

Dimensions

Breadth: Beam
12.00 feet (3.66m)
Depth
6.00 feet (1.83m)
Length: Overall
41.00 feet (12.51m)

History

PLESSEY is a single screw motor yacht built in 1950. She worked as a pilot vessel up until 1988 and originally fitted wiht a Thornycroft Engine. She then became a houseboat until 2011 when she was undergoing light restoration work.

This vessel has now been disposed.

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