Registration number 2963
Status Registered
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In transit
Blackwall Tunnel plaque
In transit bow view
Restoration work begins

Details

Function Service Vessel
Subfunction Rescue
Location Benfleet
Vessel type Lifeboat - Watson Class
Current use Ongoing conservation
Available to hire No
Available for excursions No

Construction

Builder Thames Ironworks and Shipbuilding Company, Blackwall
Built in 1905
Hull material Wood
Rig None
Boiler type None
Boilermaker None

Dimensions

Length: Overall
38.00 feet (11.58m)

History

Built at Thames iron work Blackwall in 1905, JONES GIBB 2 served as a pulling sailing lifeboat in Barmouth Wales from 1906 - 1939. At some point since then she was converted into a motor sailing yacht. With a beautiful cabin and a 3.41l bmc commodore engine. It is believed she was sailed and looked after on the west coast of Scotland from sometime in the 1970's until her current owner purchased her. 

After a short period of neglect she has had a lot of work done to her in 2009. She is currently undergoing restoration work by the new owner.

Key dates

  • 1905-1939

    Served as a pulling sailing lifeboat in Barmouth Wales

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