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Name: LV 86

Certificate number: 488

Status:

Registered

Function:

Service Vessel

Sub Functional Area:

Lightvessel

Type:

Location:

Hoo, Kent, England

Current use:

Houseboat

  • Length Overall:

    26.21 metres (86.60 feet)

  • Gross Tonnage:

    186.00

  • Draught:

    2.90 metres (9.51 feet)

  • Maximum Breadth:

    6.55 metres (21.48 feet)
LV 86 - LV 86 - alongside

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Builder

History

Built in 1931 by J Samuel White of Cowes, Isle of Wight, LV 86 is a Trinity House lightship built for and stationed at the Nore.

LV 86 was equipped with a dioptric electric fixed lantern and had three Crossley semi diesel generators. She remained on station at the Nore from 1931 to 1974 and was then sold to new owners who removed her to St Katherine’s Dock in London where she was first a static exhibit and then offices for yacht brokers. She was later sold and used as a houseboat berthed at Port Werburgh, Hoo on the River Medway.

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

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