Registration number
2077
Status
Registered
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Details
Function
Cargo Vessel
Subfunction
Narrow Boat
Location
Birmingham
Current use
Private use
Available to hire
No
Available for excursions
No
Web address
www.canalrivertrust.org.uk
Construction
Builder
Yarwood, W J & Sons Ltd, Northwich
Built in
1935
Hull material
Steel
Rig
None
Number of decks
1
Propulsion
Motor
Number of engines
1
Primary engine type
Inboard diesel
Boiler type
None
Boilermaker
None
Dimensions
Depth
3.50 feet
(1.07m)
Length: Overall
71.50 feet
(21.81m)
History
Built in 1935 by Yarwoods of Northwich, SCORPIO is a narrow boat of steel construction with a Lister HA2 diesel engine. The boat was built as one of a pair (sister ship MALUS) for the Grand Union Canal Carrying Company and used mainly on the London to Birmingham route. After commercial carrying ceased in 1963 she passed to the British Waterways maintenance fleet for use on the Midland canals. Rebuilt by Brinklow Boats in 2005, she now attends events throughout the Midlands.
Scorpio is one of the HWBG fleet and, these days, is paired with butty Leo.
Own this vessel?
If you are the owner of this vessel and would like to provide more details or updated information, please contact info@nationalhistoricships.org.uk