Harland and Wolff - Shipbuilding and Engineering Works



Gainsborough
  GUCC Fleet No. 143
  Class Town
  Original Type: Motor
  Known As Large Woolwich
  Date Built 21.9.37
  Hull Construction Steel
  Registered RICK 177
  Intended Paring 283
 
History		    
  powered by a National 2DM diesel engine. Passed to the British Waterways fleet on nationalization in 1948 and remained in carrying service until 1963 when ownership passed to Willow Wren. Sold on to the Aylesbury Boat Co in 1965 following which it was converted to a pleasure boat and home. Acquired by the present owner in 1979 and deconverted in 1988. The hold was rebottomed in 1992 and a forecabin fitted in 1993.  

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