Registration number 2618
Status Registered
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Photo Comp Entry 2016

Details

Function Cargo Vessel
Subfunction Narrow Boat
Location Grand Union Canal
Current use Private use
Available to hire No
Available for excursions No
Info required Yes

Construction

Builder Sephtons, Sutton Stop, Coventry
Built in 1908
Hull material Wood
Rig None
Number of decks 1
Primary engine type None
Boiler type None
Boilermaker None

Dimensions

Length: Overall
72.00 feet (21.95m)

History

FORGET-ME-NOT is believed to have been built by Sephtons in Coventry in 1908.  She is floating and currently based on the Grand Union canal.  It is believed that the vessel is similar to FRIENDSHIP, a dry exhibit at Ellesmere Port.  In 1957 FORGET-ME-NOT joined historic vessel MABEL to be used as a hotel boat.

In 2000 during dry docking, she was caulked and blacked and had the stern end of her keelson replaced.  Similarly, in 2009, she was dry docked at Hatton to be caulked, blacked and patched up - all traditional methods and materials were used.  The vessel's cabin conversion was removed the same year.

Update, August 2023: Vessel currently for sale with sister vessel MABEL.

We are lacking information on this particular vessel.  If you have any information on this vessel, past or present, please contact us.

Key dates

  • 1908

    Bought by the present owner and renamed ‘Folkstone Belle’
  • 2000

    Dry docked at Charity Dock to be caulked and blacked and the stern end keelson replaced and the stern end plank bent
  • 2012

    Bought by present owner

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