Previous names
- 1914 - 1993 LV 80
Details
Function
Service Vessel
Subfunction
Light vessel
Location
NONE
Vessel type
Light Vessel
Archive reason
Disposed
Current use
None
Available to hire
No
Available for excursions
No
Info required
Yes
Construction
Builder
Grayson, H & C, Liverpool
Built in
1914
Hull material
Iron
Rig
None
Number of decks
1
Propulsion
Towed
Primary engine type
None
Boiler type
None
Boilermaker
None
Dimensions
Breadth: Beam
25.97 feet
(7.92m)
Depth
14.98 feet
(4.57m)
Length: Overall
116.43 feet
(35.51m)
History
Although this vessel has been disposed,we are lacking information in order to update her record. If you have any past information, please contact us.
Key dates
-
1914
Light vessel built for Trinity House by H.&C. Grayson of Liverpool
-
1914-1997?
Served as west coast light vessel at Swansea, Penzance, St Govan and Seven Stones
-
1997?
Sold out of service to Ipswich Sea Cadet Unit and renamed T.S. Orwell. Moored at Ipswich Docks
-
2005
Ipswich Sea Cadet Unit vacates T.S. Orwell and moves on land
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