Registration number 2947
Status Registered
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Details

Function Service Vessel
Subfunction Inspection Launch
Location Goole
Current use Private use
Available to hire No
Available for excursions No

Construction

Builder Watson, J S (Gainsborough) Ltd, Gainsborough
Built in 1962
Hull material Steel
Propulsion Motor
Primary engine type Diesel

Dimensions

Length: Overall
42.00 feet (12.80m)
Breadth: Beam
12.25 feet (3.73m)
Depth
6.00 feet (1.83m)
Air Draft
9.50 feet (2.90m)
Tonnage: Gross
14.00

History

The vessel was built as a 'one off' for sounding duty/ pilot duty/ service duty serving the river Ouse between Goole and the Humber from 1962 to 2007. She is unique in build and the last vessel to built by J S Watson shipbuilders, Gainsborough. 

The vessel is currently in a good condition and restored to full working use including all original fittings, equipment, colours, etc. During the summer months she regularly attends maritime/ shanty festivals around the Humber estuary. 

Significance

The vessel has no changes to build or propulsion. During the summer months she regularly attends maritime/ shanty festivals around the Humber estuary. She is unique in build and the last vessel to built by J S Watson shipbuilders, Gainsborough.

Key dates

  • 1962

    Worked between Goole and the Humber providing sounding duty/ pilot duty/ service duty serving the river Ouse 

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