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CAROLE A was built as a tug by Richard Dunston of Thorne in 1943. She is of steel riveted construction and her engine was removed in 2010/11. On completion the vessel was delivered to River Lighterage Co. Ltd., London and named PINLAKE. At that time she was powered by a 400ihp steam engine by Plenty & Son Ltd., Newbury.
Sold in 1960 to W E White & Sons (Towage) Ltd., London and then in 1961 to F T Everard & Sons (Lighterage) Ltd.,London she was renamed R A EVERARD. In 1990 she was sold to H C H Services Ltd., of Greenhithe and renamed CAROLE A. In 2010 she was sold for use as a houseboat at Faversham and in 2012 sold to her current owners.
Built by Richard Dunston of Thorne
Sold to W E White & Sons (Towage) Ltd
Sold to F T Everard & Sons Lighterage Ltd, renamed R A Everard
Re-engined with 2SA L Newbury diesel
Re-engined with 4SA Lister Blackstone diesel
Sold to H C H Services Ltd, Greenhithe
Sold for use as a houseboat at Faversham
Sold to private owners
If you are the owner of this vessel and would like to provide more details or updated information, please contact info@nationalhistoricships.org.uk
National Historic Ships UK acknowledges the financial support of its sponsors