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Registration number
2653
Status
Registered
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Previous names
- GILL
- WENDY & BARBARA
Details
Function
Service Vessel
Subfunction
Lifeboat
Location
Watchet
Vessel type
Liverpool Class Lifeboat
Current use
Ongoing conservation
Available to hire
No
Available for excursions
No
Construction
Builder
Groves & Gutteridge Ltd, Cowes
Built in
1953
Hull material
Wood
Rig
None
Number of decks
1
Propulsion
Motor
Number of engines
2
Primary engine type
None
Boiler type
None
Boilermaker
None
Dimensions
Length: Overall
35.00 feet
(10.67m)
Breadth: Beam
11.00 feet
(3.35m)
Depth
2.00 feet
(0.61m)
Tonnage: Gross
7.00
History
THE ELLIOTT GILL was built as a Liverpool Class lifeboat in 1953 by Groves & Gutteridge of Cowes, Isle of Wight. She is of double diagonal mahogany construction. Previously powered by twin engines, at the time of registration the vessel had no engines as she is waiting for restoration.
She operated as the Runswick Lifeboat from 1954 to 1970 and was then transferred to the Reserve Fleet. During her past, she was named GILL and WENDY & BARBARA.
The ELLIOTT GILL was withdrawn from service in 1970 after 39 launches and saving 24 lives.
In May 2022 afloat again after ten years, after acomplete restoration to its original condition but with two reconditioned 40hp Lister diesels. A beautiful restoration by Craig Glassonbury.
THE ELLIOTT GILL is the penultimate Liverpool Class Lifeboat built.
Key dates
-
1953
Built by Groves & Gutteridge of Cowes, Isle of Wight
-
1954/1970
Served as Runswick lifeboat
-
1970-74
Served as relief lifeboat
-
2012
Commenced restoration to original condition
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