Registration number
2462
Status
Registered
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Details
Function
Cargo Vessel
Subfunction
Narrow Boat
Location
Caldon Canal
Vessel type
Admiral Class Butty
Current use
Ongoing conservation
Available to hire
No
Available for excursions
No
Construction
Builder
Yarwood, W J & Sons Ltd, Northwich
Built in
1959
Hull material
Steel
Rig
None
Number of decks
1
Propulsion
Towed
Primary engine type
None
Boiler type
None
Boilermaker
None
Dimensions
Breadth: Beam
6.80 feet
(2.07m)
Length: Overall
70.50 feet
(21.50m)
History
KEPPEL was built as the butty boat to LINDSAY and used to carry cargo for the North West Division of British Waterways. She was the last butty boat built for the British Waterways Board before carrying ceased. She is still paired with motorboat LINDSAY.
Grants
-
January 2014:
A Sustainability award for £1000 towards the cost of remedial work was awarded from the Strategic Development Fund of National Historic Ships
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