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Name: Kingfisher

Certificate number: 1380

Status:

Designated Vessel

Function:

Service Vessel

Sub Functional Area:

Inspection Launch

Type:

Location:

Yardley Gobion, Northampshire, England

Current use:

Private: operating

  • Length Overall:

    16.46 metres (53.96 feet)

  • Gross Tonnage:

    18.00

  • Draught:

    1.01 metres (3.31 feet)

  • Maximum Breadth:

    2.13 metres (6.98 feet)
Kingfisher - KINGFISHER - at mooring. Port side. ref: Assoc Docs (kingfisher.gif)

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History

KINGFISHER was the last canal inspection launch built in this country in 1928 and is one of only four remaining (three afloat). She was used extensively by the Directors of the Grand Junction Canal Co in the 1930s and 1940s and was transferred to British Waterways in 1950. Used by then sporadically, she was eventually left idle and neglected until 1970 when she was sold into private hands and extensively restored. Her current engine is a Kelvin P4R, 4 cy, 20hp, built in 1964.

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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