Registration number 2800
Status Registered
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Details

Function Fighting Vessel
Subfunction Pinnace
Location Unknown
Current use Private use
Available to hire No
Available for excursions No
Info required Yes

Construction

Built in 1912
Hull material Iron
Rig None
Number of decks 1
Propulsion Motor
Number of engines 1
Primary engine type Diesel
Boiler type None
Boilermaker None

Dimensions

Length: Overall
38.50 feet (11.73m)
Breadth: Beam
9.50 feet (2.90m)
Depth
3.50 feet (1.07m)
Tonnage: Gross
13.00

History

WHALE II was built as a Steam Pinnace, it is thought in 1912. She is a vessel of iron riveted construction and her present engine is a Perkins diesel. The previous owner purchased the vessel in 2014 as a research project for conversion to a liveaboard, but was unable to find out further information about the builder or date of construction. Now under new ownership as of 2025. 

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

Key dates

  • 1912

    Built as a steam pinnace, builder unknown

  • 2014

    Purchased by present owners

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