Registration number
2835
Status
Registered
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Previous names
- No 3
- No 102
Details
Function
Cargo Vessel
Subfunction
Narrow Boat
Location
Furness Vale
Current use
Private use
Available to hire
No
Available for excursions
No
Construction
Builder
Aston, Eli
Built in
1896
Hull material
Iron
Rig
None
Propulsion
Motor
Number of engines
1
Primary engine type
Inboard diesel
Boiler type
None
Boilermaker
None
Dimensions
Length: Overall
57.33 feet
(17.48m)
Breadth: Beam
6.83 feet
(2.08m)
Depth
2.75 feet
(0.84m)
Air Draft
5.17 feet
(1.57m)
History
SQUIRE was built as a BCN Day Boat, a narrow boat of iron and steel riveted construction and was built by Eli Aston at Tipton in 1896. The hull was substantially rebuilt in 1929, modifications carried out in 1976 converted her to a cargo carrying motor boat and in 2009/2010 she was shortened to 57ft 4 ins by removal of defective section, re-riveted and a new cabin fitted for pleasure cruising.
Key dates
-
1896
Built by Eli Aston at Tipton
-
1929
Hull substantially rebuilt
-
1976
Sold into private ownership,converted to motor boat fitted with Lister FR3M engine
-
2009/2010
Rebuilt as a pleasure boat and fitted with FR2M engine
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