Previous names
- 1986 - 2021 Alfred
- 2021 Tamarack
Details
Construction
Dimensions
History
TAMARACK was built in 1896 as a day boat by Bantock, Thomas and Co for carrying coal. The hull is iron riveted with a newer steel baseplate.
It was owned and adapted by engineer T. Leech who cut the stern down from 72ft and adapted it to fit a swim for engine propulsion. He also built a metal top and fitted a Lister JP 2 with a hand crank start. . These changes were made in 1986.
The boat now has a sympathetic fit out and still retains the boatmans cabin installed earlier. The predominant change that has happened in more recent years was to add an electric start to the Lister JP 2 to allow easier engine starting and running. . TAMARACK (known then as ALFRED) still retains the old pitch pine boards running through the boat.
Key dates
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1896
Built by Bantock, Thomas & Co. in Wolverhampton as a day boat for carrying coal
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1986
Converted from day boat to leisure boat, fitted a Lister JP 2 engine
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