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GORSE was built by W J Yarwood of Northwich in 1948 for Fellows Morton & Clayton and, as built, was a narrow boat of steel composite construction. The last ever Josher motor boat and possibly the last riveted narrow boat built by Yarwoods.
Later owned by the British Transport Commission and based at Uxbridge for their South Eastern Division carrying fleet, she remained in service until 1959 when she was cut in two. The fore end - which is the present vessel- was converted to a 41 ft hire cruiser named WATER LUPIN. In 1979 . She was purchased by her present owner in 2012 and is undergoing a full restoration. A new riveted replica steel stern is being constructed and is due for completion by the end of 2013.
Built by Yarwoods of Northwich
Ownership transferred from Fellows Morton & Clayton to British Transport Commission
Cut in two by British Transport Commission, fore end converted to Hire Cruiser WATER LUPIN
Advertised for sale by tender by British Waterways Board
Fore end rebuilt as 70 ft pleasure boat WATER LUPIN
Fore end sold as WATER LUPIN to present owner and renamed GORSE
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