Name: James Jackson GrundyCertificate number: 1992 |
Status:Function:Sub Functional Area:Type:Weaver Packet Location:Liverpool, Liverpool, England Current use:Restoration
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History
JAMES JACKSON GRUNDY was the first of eight motor packets built for ICI and was named after the distribution manager of the Alkali Division in 1947. She was an adaptation from the last three steam lighters which ICI had commissioned between 1944 and 1946.
From 1948-1980, she transported soda between Winnington and Wallercote works on the River Wever at Northwich and Liverpool and Birkenhead docks. In 1980, she was bought as a training vessel for the Northwich Sea Cadets and continued in this role until she was sold to her current owner in 2001.
JAMES JACKSON GRUNDY is now in good working order. All her upper works have been repaired and high pressure water blasted, and her main and auxiliary machinery has been thoroughly overhauled.
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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Bibliography
- 1978, Waterways World, October, Vol. 7, pp. 64-68