Name Southcliffe

SOUTHCLIFFE was built in 1923 by Dunston's of Thorne, as a Humber Keel cargo vessel of steel plate construction.  She was originally a sailing vessel and had her first and only engine installed in 1940 - a Lister diesel model JP2.  Built for W Bleasdale & Co., transferred to British Waterways in 1958 for inland and Humber use, later bought by V Waddington's for inland use.  

SOUTHCLIFFE still has her original captain's quarters in pitch pine and mahogany.  Her hold has been refitted in a similar style, and the renovation has been adapted for permanent living.  The vessel has been re-masted and has undergone extensive work on her sails and rigging.   She is one of only three Humber Keel barges still equipped with a fully operational square rig.  Her current mooring is at Tower Bridge in London.

Update, January 2025: Vessel for sale.