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Stafford

1898               Iron composite horse boat, built at FMC Saltley

28/3/1938       Converted to motor boat by W J Yarwood & Sons Ltd, Northwich (part of Yard No 626), with Bolinder 9hp BM type engine, Fleet No 342

17/6/1938       Registered at Birmingham No 1617

12/8/1938       Gauged BCN No 2034

30/7/1949       Purchased by BTC (D&IWE), NW Division fleet

No further information until:

by 1978           Cabin Conversion fitted

early 1980s      Used as trip boat by Passenger Boat Services, Wolverhampton

2008                Restored and new full length cabin fitted