Registration number 2835
Status Registered
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starboard side view
bow view
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Previous names

  • No 3
  • No 102

Details

Function Cargo Vessel
Subfunction Narrow Boat
Location Furness Vale
Current use Private use
Available to hire No
Available for excursions No

Construction

Builder Aston, Eli
Built in 1896
Hull material Iron
Rig None
Propulsion Motor
Number of engines 1
Primary engine type Inboard diesel
Boiler type None
Boilermaker None

Dimensions

Length: Overall
57.33 feet (17.48m)
Breadth: Beam
6.83 feet (2.08m)
Depth
2.75 feet (0.84m)
Air Draft
5.17 feet (1.57m)

History

SQUIRE was built as a BCN Day Boat, a narrow boat of iron and steel riveted construction and was built by Eli Aston at Tipton in 1896. The hull was substantially rebuilt in 1929, modifications carried out in 1976 converted her to a cargo carrying motor boat and in 2009/2010 she was shortened to 57ft 4 ins by removal of defective section,  re-riveted and a new cabin fitted for pleasure cruising.

Key dates

  • 1896

    Built by Eli Aston at Tipton
  • 1929

    Hull substantially rebuilt
  • 1976

    Sold into private ownership,converted to motor boat fitted with Lister FR3M engine
  • 2009/2010

    Rebuilt as a pleasure boat and fitted with FR2M engine

Own this vessel?

If you are the owner of this vessel and would like to provide more details or updated information, please contact info@nationalhistoricships.org.uk