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Ditton

Converted from ex-LMS open joey to long-distance cabined butty by BWB in 1952. Renamed Ditton by BWB.

Sold by BWB in 1972. Purchased by Three Fellows Carrying Co, now in private ownership.

Boat information

Company	LMS
Original type	Joey
Extant	Yes
Full length	Yes
Hull construction	Steel
Other names	Rhine
Class	Station boat
Build date	12/1937
Builder	Yarwoods
Registered at	Stoke-on-Trent
Registration date	11/1955
Registration no.	972
2nd reg	Northwich
2nd reg date	10/1958
2nd reg no.	64
Fleet no.	LMS 22
BCN reg date	04/01/1938
BCN reg no.	2002
Index no.	62425