Vienna | National Historic Ships

Registration number 2257

Status Archived

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Previous names

1914 Verbena

Details

Function Cargo Vessel

Subfunction Narrow Boat

Location Norton Canes

Vessel type Josher Butty

Current use Private use

Available to hire No

Available for excursions No

Info required Yes

Construction

Builder Fellows, Morton & Clayton, Saltley Dock

Built in 1911

Hull material Iron

Rig None

Number of decks 1

Propulsion Towed

Primary engine type None

Boiler type None

Boilermaker None

Dimensions

Breadth: Beam

7.00 feet (2.14m)

Depth

1.00 feet (0.31m)

Length: Overall

71.50 feet (21.81m)

History

Built in 1911 by Fellows Morton & Clayton at Saltley, Birmingham, VIENNA is a towed narrow boat of the Josher Butty class. VIENNA was bought by E Thomas in the 1940's and sold in the 1970's to Malcolm Braine who restored the boat for Cheddleton Flint Museum. She underwent a restoration in 1999 by Ian Braine, funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, before then being sold in 2008 to her current owner.

As of August 2024 she was reported operating as a floating cafe in Maidstone, Kent.

We are lacking information on this vessel. If you have any updates on this vessel please contact info@nationalhistoricships.org.uk

Key dates

1911
Built by Fellows Morton & Clayton at Saltley, Birmingham
1940s
Bought by E. Thomas
1970's
Sold to Malcolm Braine and restored for Cheddleton Flint Museum
1999
Underwent restoration by Ian Braine funded by Heritage Lottery Fund
2008
Purchased by current owner

Grants

March 2003
A sustainability grant for £750 was given for re-painting the cabin from the Strategic Development Fund of National Historic Ships UK
March 2014:
Vessel grant withdrawn Source: NHS-UK
1997/98
The Heritage Lottery Fund awarded £160,100 for restoration and conservation of Flint Mill

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