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LAURA was originally built as a dumb barge used to supply fuel to local power stations in Yorshire and is a vessel of welded steel construction built by John Harker of Knottingley in 1954. She is at present being refurbished by her current owner.
Vessel built in Knottingley
Vessel hold covered in steel and cabin and wheel house added
Engine changed from Lister JP3 to Lister JA6
Prop and shaft refurbished
Slippage
Engine refurbished
Interior fitout
Hydraulic steering added
Slippage
If you are the owner of this vessel and would like to provide more details or updated information, please contact info@nationalhistoricships.org.uk
National Historic Ships UK acknowledges the financial support of its sponsors