Registration number
2896
Status
Registered
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Details
Function
Cargo Vessel
Subfunction
Narrow Boat
Location
Birmingham
Vessel type
Canal Boat
Current use
Private use
Available to hire
No
Available for excursions
No
Construction
Builder
Yarwood, W J & Sons Ltd, Northwich
Built in
1928
Hull material
Iron
Rig
None
Propulsion
Towed
Primary engine type
None
Boiler type
None
Boilermaker
None
Dimensions
Length: Overall
72.00 feet
(21.95m)
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
GILBERT is a narrow boat of iron riveted construction and was built by Yarwoods of Northwich in 1928. She was built as an LMS Station Boat and was later converted into a floating shop. She is now an accommodation boat for the Gravenor Boating Company.
Key dates
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1928
Built by Yarwoods of Northwich
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