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Details
Function
Service Vessel
Subfunction
Launch
Location
Oulton Broad
Vessel type
Harbour Service
Current use
Commercial Activity
Available to hire
Yes
Available for excursions
Yes
Info required
Yes
Web address
http://www.lowestoftwatertaxi.co.uk/
Construction
Builder
Unknown
Built in
1954
Hull material
Wood
Rig
None
Number of decks
1
Number of masts
0
Propulsion
Motor
Number of engines
1
Primary engine type
None
Boiler type
None
Boilermaker
Dimensions
Length: Overall
33.00
feet
(10.07
m)
Breadth: Beam
8.00
feet
(2.44
m)
Depth
3.00
feet
(0.91
m)
Air Draft
To be confirmed
Tonnage: Gross
0.00
History
TERRIER was built as a Harbour Launch in 1954 on the River Clyde. The builder is unknown. At present the vessel is in hull and deck only condition and requires full restoration. The owners hope to convert her to a water taxi with electric engine for the Lowestoft Harbour area.
The vessel was built with a helmsman's cabin amidships and a semi open area aft for passengers and cargo. The current owners took a decision to use a historic wooden vessel rather than a purpose built craft. As part of the restoration the owners will install two electric motors.
Key dates
-
1953
Built on the River Clyde as a harbour launch
-
2012
In hull and deck condition undergoing restoration at Oulton Broad Suffolk
-
2015
Relaunched as water taxi with elctric engine for Lowestoft harbour area
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