Registration number
2895
Status
Registered
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Details
Function
Cargo Vessel
Subfunction
Narrow Boat
Location
Birmingham
Current use
Commercial Activity
Available to hire
No
Available for excursions
No
Construction
Builder
Harland & Wolff Ltd, Woolwich
Built in
1935
Hull material
Iron
Rig
None
Propulsion
Motor
Number of engines
1
Primary engine type
Inboard diesel
Boiler type
None
Boilermaker
None
Dimensions
Length: Overall
71.50 feet
(21.79m)
Breadth: Beam
7.00 feet
(2.13m)
Depth
3.50 feet
(1.07m)
Air Draft
6.00 feet
(1.83m)
Tonnage: Gross
40.00
History
AURIGA is a Star Class narrow boat of iron riveted construction and was built by Harland and Wolff at Woolwich in 1935.. During the Second World War she was used as a fire boat on the Thames and subsequently became a British Waterways Board maintenance boat.
Bought by her current owner in 2011 she was restored to carrying condition and trades on the canals as a fuel boat.
Key dates
-
1935
Built by Harland & Wollf, Woolwich
-
1939/45
Served as a fire boat on the Thames
-
2011
Restored to carrying condition and used as a fuel boat on the canals
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