Name Victoria R

Not a great deal of VICTORIA R's history has been confirmed although it is known that Queen Victoria used the vessel at some stage during her reign in the Manchester area.  She is mentioned on the Steam Boat Association register many years ago as GLENROSA and, at that time, powered by steam.

The vessel was built in 1880 to unusual construction methods involving hot dipped iron/steel plates and frames providing a very light construction.  Approximately 75% of the hull plates are original although she is currently undergoing hull plate replacement and the re-building of topsides and interior.  The replacement of her propulsion system also being undertaken to either continue with steam propulsion, or change to electric.

The vessel is complete but is undergoing hull plate replacement and re-building of topsides and interior.  Replacement of propulsion system also being undertaken once decision has been made between steam or electric. 

Queen Victoria had used the vessel at some stage in the Manchester area. Unusual construction material used (hot dipped iron/steel plates and frames). Very light construction. Approx 75% of the hull plates are original. Shape of stern lends itself for steam propulsion. Steering by shrouded propeller.

The vessel has only been owned by current owner for a short period of time and as yet any previous owner's details and/or further information about the vessel has been traced.  Vessel was mentioned in the SBA register many years ago as Glenrosa and at the time powered by steam.