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Name: Beck

Certificate number: 2018

Status:

Registered

Function:

Cargo Vessel

Sub Functional Area:

Narrow Boat

Type:

Narrow Boat

Location:

Stourbridge, West Midlands, England

Current use:

Houseboat

  • Length Overall:

    21.35 metres (70.00 feet)

  • Current Tonnage:

    29.00

  • Draught:

    0.92 metres (3.00 feet)

  • Beam:

    2.13 metres (7.00 feet)
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History

Built 1929 by W J Yarwood & Sons, Northwich, BECK is a narrowboat of iron construction with steel rivets. Her current engine is an inboard diesel by R A Lister, model SP2, 23hp installed in 1950.

She was built for the LMS Railway Company and worked initially in the Birmingham and Tipton areas and was originally a horse drawn craft. She was transferred to the British Transport Commission in 1954 and to the British Waterways Board in 1963. In 1980 she was sold to Mr M E Brain who converted her to a full length motor boat for residential use. She was bought by her present owner in 2001 and remains a live aboard boat.

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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