Registration number 2133
Status Registered
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Albaquila sailing
bow view
bow view
deck view
starboard side view
starboard bow view
deckhouse interior
port side view
bow view, port side
Albaquila at the Albert dock
starboard side view
view from above
Albaquila in the Isle of Man
Albaquila moored in the Isle of Man
Moored in Liverpool
Moored in Liverpool
Internal shot
Internal shot
Internal shot
Internal shot
Internal shot
Albaquila being constructed
Albaquila being constructed

Details

Function Leisure Craft
Subfunction Yacht
Location Liverpool
Vessel type Motor Yacht
Current use Private use
Available to hire No
Available for excursions No

Construction

Builder Osborne, William, Littlehampton
Built in 1947
Hull material Wood
Rig None
Number of decks 1
Propulsion Motor
Number of engines 2
Primary engine type Inboard diesel
Boiler type None
Boilermaker None

Dimensions

Breadth: Beam
11.00 feet (3.36m)
Depth
3.50 feet (1.07m)
Length: Overall
47.00 feet (14.34m)

History

ALBAQUILA was built in 1947 by William Osbourne of Littlehampton. She is a twin screw motor yacht of timber double diagonal construction with a diesel engine by Perkins of 120 hp. The vessel is said to have attended the Spithead Review of 1977. Previously owned by Mr Peter Cousins who had both engines replaced in 1971 at Groves & Gutteridge of Cowes, Isle of Wight. Underwent a significant restoration project 2008-2013.

Update, July 2023: Vessel for sale

Key dates

  • 2016

    Albaquila won the prize for best motor boat yacht at the Peel Traditional Boat week end.
  • 1947

    Built by W Osborne of Littlehampton
  • 2009

    Vessel transported to Liverpool for restoration at Liverpool Marina Boatyard
  • 2011

    Hull and deck repaired

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

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