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Name: Stork

Certificate number: 1985

Status:

Registered

Function:

Service Vessel

Sub Functional Area:

Customs Vessel

Type:

Customs & Excise Launch

Location:

Newark, Nottinghamshire, England

Current use:

Up for Sale

  • Length Overall:

    15.25 metres (50.00 feet)

  • Gross Tonnage:

    28.00

  • Draught:

    1.49 metres (4.90 feet)

  • Maximum Breadth:

    3.36 metres (11.00 feet)
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History

Three patrol boats were built, each one different, and each 'one of a kind'. There was the 'EAGLE', which does not exist any more. The 'XEBEC was rebuilt as a private yacht, and renamed 'FALCON' and was last known lying derelict at Hayling. The 'STORK' was sunk by the Luftwaffe during the blitz on Plymouth and was re-floated and repaired and after the War served as a ferry. She did not take part in the Dunkirk evacuation. Her current owners purchased her in later years as a derelict craft and have undertaken a sympathetic restoration. Many original features and equipment has survived and she has been renovated externally, as near as possible, to the original plans - what a beautiful vessel!

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

None notified, please let us know if you have any additional information.

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