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WILD GOOSE is thought to have been built in 1944 as an Admiralty MFV and is a vessel of timber carvel construction, powered by a Foden FD6 Mk 1 diesel engine. Although the present owner has no evidence, it is believed that she was sent to Malta on completion, and was rebuilt at Toughs yard in 1971.
The vessel is undergoing substantial repair/replacement of rotted timber frames/planks/bulwarks, updating electrical wiring and making good poor quality below-deck accommodation. There is currently in progress a general overhaul of her mechanical parts, which includes the installation of a small marine generator. A new deckhouse roof and mizzenmast is underway and, on completion, she will be recaulked and repainted.
Bult as a Harbour Defence Launch for the Admiralty. Year and builder not established
Thought to have been sent to Malta on completion
Vessel rebuilt at Toughs Boatyard, Teddington
Thought to have been registered as TRACEY LEE at Port of London Authority
Returned to water after restoration work completed
A sustainability grant of £1000 for re-caulking was made from the Strategic Development Fund of National Historic Ships UK
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