Registration number 2927
Status Registered
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Details

Function Cargo Vessel
Subfunction Narrow Boat
Location Wolverhampton
Vessel type Star Class Woolwich
Current use Private use
Available to hire Yes
Available for excursions No

Construction

Builder Harland & Wolff Ltd, Woolwich
Built in 1935
Hull material Iron
Propulsion Motor
Number of engines 1
Primary engine type Inboard diesel
Boiler type None
Boilermaker None

Dimensions

Length: Overall
71.50 feet (21.79m)
Breadth: Beam
7.08 feet (2.16m)
Depth
3.00 feet (0.91m)
Air Draft
6.00 feet (1.83m)
Tonnage: Gross
35.00

History

AQUARIUS is a narrow boat of iron and steel construction and is powered by a Lister HR3 diesel engine. She was built by Harland & Wolff at Woolwich. Built for the Grand Union Canal Company in 1935 and transferred to British Waterways in 1948, Purchased by her present owners in 1968 and has travelled widely in the UK.

Key dates

  • 1935

    Built by Harland & Wolff Woolwich

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