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Name: LV 38

Certificate number: 139

Status:

Registered

Function:

Service Vessel

Sub Functional Area:

Lightvessel

Type:

Location:

West Thurrock, Essex, England

Current use:

Laid up

  • Length Overall:

    27.51 metres (90.19 feet)

  • Builder's Mark Tonnage:

    189.00

  • Depth Below Upper Deck:

    3.35 metres (10.98 feet)

  • Maximum Breadth:

    6.55 metres (21.48 feet)
LV 38 - LV 38 in poor condition. View of port bow looking aft.

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History

LV 38 is reported to have been built of oak in 1860 and was known as GULL. She was bought by the Thurrock Essex & Grays Yacht Club in 1960 when she retired from service, but later suffered damage after a club house was built on the shore. She was advertised for sale in the Exchange & Mart for £100 and then for £1 and was finally purchased, but the Port of London Authority refused permission for her to be moved. She is now lying derelict at Grays.

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

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