Registration number
2594
Status
Archived
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Previous names
- 1972 Gallus 3
Details
Function
Service Vessel
Subfunction
Light vessel
Location
Port St Loius
Archive reason
Overseas Watch List
Current use
Private use
Available to hire
Yes
Available for excursions
Yes
Construction
Builder
Bolson, J & Sons Ltd, Poole
Built in
1947
Hull material
Wood
Number of decks
1
Number of masts
1
Propulsion
Motor
Number of engines
1
Primary engine type
Inboard diesel
Boiler type
None
Dimensions
Length: Overall
57.09 feet
(17.40m)
Breadth: Beam
4.60 feet
(4.60m)
Depth
5.58 feet
(1.70m)
History
PHARO was built by J Bolson & Sons in 1947 and arrived in Marseille in 1948 to operate as a service vessel of the City Harbour with her beacon and lights. In 1972 she became a passenger boat in Nice under the name GALLUS 3. After this, she operated next as a fishing boat, treasure founder and now is a sail boat, still in France.
Renovation started in 2000 on the deck, the roof and a new mast was fitted. Half of her planks have also been replaced (400m) and a new mizzen mast. A new wheelhouse is to be built.
Key dates
- 1947 Built in Poole
- 1948 Operated as a service vessel in Marseille
- 1972 Operated as a passenger boat in Nice
- 1992 Operated as a fishing boat
- 2000 Start of re-fit and restoration
- 2012 Vessel has a new mast
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