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Name: Belle

Certificate number: 272

Status:

Registered

Function:

Passenger Vessel

Sub Functional Area:

Excursion

Type:

Excursion vessel

Location:

Maidenhead, Berkshire, England

Current use:

Up for Sale

  • Length Overall:

    23.16 metres (75.93 feet)

  • Gross Tonnage:

    37.00

  • Depth Not Known:

    0.00 (0.00 )

  • Breadth Not Known:

    0.00 (0.00 )
Belle - Belle in the snow

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History

BELLE was built at Kingston-Upon-Thames in 1894. She sailed under steam around Lands End and up the Bristol Channel to Worcester, where she plied the River Severn for more than 80 years. Rescued from oblivion in 1980, this beautiful vessel returned to the Thames and was lovingly restored with authentic Victorian décor throughout. BELLE continues to delight passengers today and is licensed to carry 100 persons. 70 buffet guests can be catered for, or 28 may dine in the elegant lower saloon. She is built in teak on oak with an overall length of 75 feet and is now powered by a Gardner 84hp diesel engine. She is currently based at Maidenhead and operates charter cruises.

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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