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Registration number
2657
Status
Registered
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Previous names
- 1943 - 1967 VIC 27
Details
Function
Service Vessel
Subfunction
Victualling
Location
Crinan
Vessel type
Victualling Inshore Craft
Current use
Ongoing conservation
Available to hire
No
Available for excursions
No
Web address
https://vic27.co.uk/
Construction
Builder
Pimblott, Isaac & Co Ltd, Northwich
Built in
1943
Hull material
Iron
Rig
None
Number of decks
1
Number of masts
1
Propulsion
Steam
Number of engines
1
Primary engine type
Steam compound
Boiler type
Fire Tube
Boilermaker
Cochran & Co, Annan
Boiler fuel
coal
Dimensions
Length: Overall
66.00 feet
(20.12m)
Breadth: Beam
18.00 feet
(5.49m)
Depth
8.00 feet
(2.44m)
Tonnage: Gross
97.00
History
AULD REEKIE was built in 1943 as VIC 27 for the Admiralty. Her builders were Isaac Pimblott & Sons Limited of Northwich and she was powered by a steam compound engine built by Crabtree (1931) Limited. She is of iron/steel riveted construction.
In 1945 she supported a barrage balloon on the River Scheldt in the Netherlands
Sold out of service by the Admiralty to Sir James Miller in 1968 and registered as AULD REEKIE in 1969, her use then was for the Land Sea and Air Youth Club Limited. In 1979 she was sold to Bathgate Brothers and used in the TV series Para Handy. Subsequently, she passed through two owners and is presently under restoration at Crinan Boatyard.
Key dates
-
1943
Built by I Pimblott of Northwich
-
1943/1967
In service for the Admiralty
-
1968
Bought by Sir James Miller
-
1969
Registered as Auld Reekie
-
1979
Sold to Bathgate Brothers and used in TV series Para Handy
-
2006
Sold to A MacArthur
-
2007
Passed to Crinan Boatyard Limited
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