Registration number 2583
Status Registered
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Deck view
Detail of bow
Vessel in use, starboard view
Looking aft
Focus on rivet
Underway
Port side view
Port bow
bow view
bow view

Details

Function Cargo Vessel
Subfunction Narrow Boat
Location Kennet and Avon Canal
Current use Commercial Activity
Available to hire No
Available for excursions No

Construction

Built in 1897
Hull material Iron
Rig None
Number of decks 1
Propulsion Motor
Number of engines 1
Primary engine type Diesel
Boiler type None
Boiler fuel diesel

Dimensions

Length: Overall
68.60 feet (20.27m)
Breadth: Beam
7.00 feet (2.13m)
Depth
2.00 feet (0.61m)

History

HEART OF GOLD was built in 1897 in Birmingham, although her builder is currently unknown.  Originally built as an iron open day boat, she was at some time (approximately 1897) converted to a live aboard vessel.  After tragically burning out in 2009, her present owner converted her back to an open working boat.

The forward 35' is riveted iron and the rear is steel, apart from the engine hull sides, which are also original riveted construction.  Unlike most ex BCN day boats, she retains a fully riveted bottom to the front section.

At the time of registration, HEART OF GOLD was being used as a fuel boat.

Key dates

  • 1897

    Built by an unknown builder in Birmingham a Cargo Vessel (Narrow Boat-Iron Open Day Boat) for commercial trade on the Kennet & Avon Canal
  • 1987

    She was converted to a live aboard vessel
  • 2009

    She burnt out and was converted back to an Open Working Boat by the present owner

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