Ex Lifeboat 35 Liverpool Class Single Screw
£6,000.00Ex Lifeboat 35 Liverpool Class Single Screw
Final Bid
£6,000.00
- Boat REF# · 144451
- LOA · 10.82m
- Year · 1937
- Construction · Wood
- Underwater profile · Bilge keels
- Engine · 1 x Diesel 130hp, Leyland 401 6.2 lt. 6 cylinder ()
- Lying · Norfolk Broads
Extra Details
| Builder | Groves & Gutteridge |
|---|---|
| Lying | Norfolk Broads |
| Fuel capacity | 318.2 ltr (70.0 G) Total - 2 Tanks |
| Last survey | 10/12/2001 |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x Diesel 130hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Leyland 401 6.2 lt. 6 cylinder () |
| Engine Hours |
engine1= low |
| Engine Cooled | Indirect |
| Steering | Wheel |
| Drive | Shaft |
| Prop(s) | 3 Blade Bronze |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | 4.5 ltr (1.0 G) /hour At Cruising Speed |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 5 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 7 knots |
| Engine spares |
|---|
The engine & pumps have a fail safe system.
Approx 130 HP. The engine runs on White Diesel
Dimensions
| LOA | 10.82m |
|---|---|
| LWL | 10.29m |
| Beam | 3.05m |
| Draft Max | 0.91m |
| Airdraft | 2.74m |
| Headroom | 1.88m |
| Storage | On mooring |
Electrical Systems
24 volt battery, 4 batteries charged by: engine
Construction
| Construction | Wood |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Bilge keels |
| Finish | Paint finish |
Total fuel = 70 gallons
Hull is made from Double Diagonal Hondoras Mahogany on a bronze / gunmetal keel
Accommodation
Under the fore deck is shelter for 4 + People
Wheel house can seat 3 people
The stove is a camping type.
2 burner gas cooker/stove
Accommodation
| Cooker/stove | |
|---|---|
| Grill | |
| Cabin heating | |
| Non-Smokers |
Under the fore deck is shelter for 4 + People
Wheel house can seat 3 people
The stove is a camping type.
2 burner gas cooker/stove
Deck Gear
| Warps | |
|---|---|
| Fenders | |
| Boathook |
Electric Sea Wolf windlass
2 anchors
(Bruce)
10.00m of chain
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Radar | |
| VHF | |
| GPS | |
| Navigation lights | |
| Fish Finder | |
| Radar Reflector |
Safety Equipment
| Life buoys |
|---|
Broker's Comments
A PART OF OUR HISTORY!
THIS BOAT HAS JUST BEEN REDUCED in PRICE !! ANY SERIOUS OFFERS ABOVE THIS PRICE PLEASE!!
This ex RNLI Liverpool Single screw lifeboat was on station at Blackpool and is said that it carried out the last rescue under sail . It was in active service from 1937 untill it went into the reserve fleet in 1964.
It saved 32 lives while on station at Blackpool and the owner has alot of photographs and records including "Pathe News" of it being lunched by a member of the Royal Family.
The current owner has spent thousands of pounds restoring this historic vessel with attention to detail. The wheelhouse was built along with many other things during 2004. Also much of the side decks were replaced.
I stepped aboard this vessel and compared with todays modern lifeboat these were primative but reasuring to the seafearers that seeked there help.
The lifeboatman of that day had no where to hide from the weather, just there oil skins and cork life belts for protection.
Another interesting point that I noticed is that it was desgined to be launched from a beach plus be in shallow water, the shaft & propeller are protected by a wooden tunnel .
The boat is ready to undertake a sea voyage and having todays comfort of heating in the wheelhouse and modern navigation equipment.
Overall a very special vessel that needs good home to preserve a part of our history!
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.