Registration number 2958
Status Archived
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Port Bow view
Portside view
Undercloth conversion
Cabin

Details

Function Cargo Vessel
Subfunction Narrow Boat
Location Unknown
Vessel type Day Boat
Archive reason More information required
Current use Unknown
Available to hire No
Available for excursions No
Info required Yes

Construction

Builder Birmingham Canal Navigations Company, Birmingham
Built in 1910
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
64.99 feet (19.81m)
Breadth: Beam
6.82 feet (2.08m)
Depth
2.00 feet (0.61m)
Tonnage: Gross
22.00

History

Originally, XEBEC was used as an open day boat to carry coal or similar goos around the BCN Network. She resided in Caggy's boatyard, Tipton for over 30 years. Since its original build it now has a cabin fitted and has a front tug deck with an undercloth conversion. Her propulsion is from a Ruston & Hornsby 2 VSH engine believed to have been buil around 1948.

She is featured on the Historic Narrowboats website and was part of the Audlem July 30/31 Historic Narrowboat Show after being spotted by the organisers. 

 

We are lacking information on this historic vessel. If you have any information on its current ownership, whereabouts or condition, please get in touch. 

Significance

One of the few day boats left that used to work the BCN Network. 

Key dates

  • 1948

    Vintage Ruston & Hornsby 2 VSH engine installed.

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

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