Name: Raven

Certificate number: 376

Status:

Designated Vessel

Function:

Passenger Vessel

Sub Functional Area:

Excursion

Type:

Excursion vessel

Location:

Ullswater, Cumbria, England

Current use:

Commercial trade

  • Length Overall:

    34.14 metres (111.93 feet)

  • Gross Tonnage:

    62.69

  • Draught:

    0.87 metres (2.85 feet)

  • Maximum Breadth:

    4.57 metres (14.98 feet)

Raven -

Web address

http://www.ullswater-steamers.co.uk/index.htm

Builder

History

RAVEN, was built in sections in Glasgow and transported by rail to Ullswater on the London Midland & Scottish Railway. Registered in Barrow, she was launched in May 1889 and was in steam until 1935 when she was fitted with National Gas diesels. She was re-engined in 1965/66 with Thornycrofts.

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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