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Name: Lynher

Certificate number: 1137

Status:

Designated Vessel

Function:

Cargo Vessel

Sub Functional Area:

Barge

Type:

Tamar Barge

Location:

Cremyll, Mashfords Boatyard, Cornwall, England

Current use:

Laid up

  • Length Overall:

    15.61 metres (51.18 feet)

  • Gross Tonnage:

    25.00

  • Draught:

    1.10 metres (3.61 feet)

  • Maximum Breadth:

    5.36 metres (17.57 feet)
Lynher - Lynher - bow view

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Builder

History

The Tamar barge LYNHER was built in 1896 by James Goss at Calstock. Such barges carried coal, wood, limestone, sand and dung from Plymouth to Tamar Gardens. At one time she was owned by Mr Brand of Tudeford Post Office and Stores. He employed her bringing up supplies to his shop from Devonport.

For years after this she was engaged in stone carrying from Poldrissick quarries. The quarry owners, the Steed Brothers, had invested in other similar barges BLUE ELVAN, ELIZABETH JANE and TRIUMPH. Her last owner was Captain Sam Daymond of Saltash who re-registered her in 1924 when she was fitted with an engine. It is believed that she was last at work in 1954, though possibly reduced to a dumb lighter.

The vessel was abandoned in the mud at Poldrissick quarry on the River Lynher in 1952 and recovered for restoration in 1989.

These brief histories are compiled from details supplied by vessel owners and enthusiasts and from various reference works. National Historic Ships would be grateful for any corrections of facts or additional information for inclusion. Please contact ron.ellis@nationalhistoricships.org.uk

Subsequent developments

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