Previous names
- 1938 - 1964 Boys Own
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History
FLAMBORIAN, a coastal passenger vessel, was built in 1938 by Cook, Welton and Gemmel Ltd. She was named Boys Own until 1964. She operated sea cruises from Bridlington until 1997 and in 1998, transferred to the Swanage, Bournemouth and Poole area. In 1999, she transferred to Weymouth working to Lulworth Cove where she was then fully restored to a high standard.
FLAMBORIAN formerly is moored at the Base de Loisirs du Val de Seine.
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Key dates
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1938
Vessel built by Cook, Welton and Gemmel Ltd.
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1998
Transferred from Bridlington to Swanage, Bournemouth & Poole area
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1999
Vessel went to Weymouth, working in Lulworth Cove
Sources
Plummer, Russell, Ships Monthly: UK Excursion Guide 2000, pp42-45, August 2000
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