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Registration number
2738
Status
Registered
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Details
Function
Cargo Vessel
Subfunction
Barge
Location
Wakefield
Vessel type
Sheffield Class
Current use
Private use
Available to hire
No
Available for excursions
No
Web address
www.avon-boating.co.uk
Construction
Builder
Dunston, Richard, Thorne
Built in
1938
Hull material
Steel
Rig
None
Number of decks
1
Propulsion
Motor
Number of engines
1
Primary engine type
Diesel
Boiler type
None
Dimensions
Length: Overall
61.50 feet
(18.75m)
Breadth: Beam
15.50 feet
(4.72m)
Depth
7.00 feet
(2.13m)
Air Draft
10.00 feet
(3.05m)
History
SHEAF is a Sheffield size motor barge of steel riveted construction and was one of seven motor barges built by Richard Dunston of Thorne in 1938. Originally she was owned by Furleys & Co taking cargo from Hull to destinations further inland. She was bought by Waddingtons of Swinton in 1966 and carried coal to Doncaster power station. The vessel was laid up in Waddingtons yard at Swinton 1981 and was bought by her present owner in 2004.
Extensive restoration has since been carried out, with work on the hull first and and since 2010 work on the inside has continued; the owner wishes to restore her as faithfully as possible to her original state.
Key dates
-
1938
Built by Richard Dunston of Thorne
-
1966
Bought by Waddington & Co
-
1981
Vessel laid up
-
2004
Bought by current owner
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