Previous names
- 1943 - 1961 PINLAKE
- 1961 - 1990 R A EVERARD
- 1990 CAROLE A
Details
Construction
Dimensions
History
CAROLE A was built as a tug by Richard Dunston of Thorne in 1943. She is of steel riveted construction and her engine was removed in 2010/11. On completion the vessel was delivered to River Lighterage Co. Ltd., London and named PINLAKE. At that time she was powered by a 400ihp steam engine by Plenty & Son Ltd., Newbury.
Sold in 1960 to W E White & Sons (Towage) Ltd., London and then in 1961 to F T Everard & Sons (Lighterage) Ltd.,London she was renamed R A EVERARD. In 1990 she was sold to H C H Services Ltd., of Greenhithe and renamed CAROLE A. In 2010 she was sold for use as a houseboat at Faversham and in 2012 sold to her current owners.
Key dates
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1943
Built by Richard Dunston of Thorne
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1960
Sold to W E White & Sons (Towage) Ltd
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1961
Sold to F T Everard & Sons Lighterage Ltd, renamed R A Everard
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1962
Re-engined with 2SA L Newbury diesel
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1975
Re-engined with 4SA Lister Blackstone diesel
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1990
Sold to H C H Services Ltd, Greenhithe
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2010
Sold for use as a houseboat at Faversham
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2012
Sold to private owners
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