Name: Hatfield

Certificate number: 1983

Status:

Registered

Function:

service vessel

Sub Functional Area:

Tug

Type:

Tom Pudding Coal Tug

Location:

Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England

Current use:

Restoration

  • Length Overall:

    15.25 metres (50.00 feet)

  • Gross Tonnage:

    60.00

  • Draught:

    1.83 metres (6.00 feet)

  • Maximum Breadth:

    4.27 metres (14.00 feet)

Hatfield - Hatfield alongside

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History

HATFIELD was the first of seven vessels of her kind and was the only one to be built with steel and rivet construction. She worked for British Waterways, moving tom pudding coal and back hat pans. She is now being fully restored.

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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