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The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Thames Dutch Built Tug Houseboat

Rented Residential Mooring
£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  277634
  • LOA  ·  14.14m
  • Year  ·  1931
  • Construction  ·  Iron
  • Underwater profile  ·  Full-displacement
  • Berths  ·  2
  • Lying  ·  Medway, Kent
Boatshed Medway
Boatshed Medway
Suzzanne McDonald
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The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services
Thames Dutch Built Tug Houseboat
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Extra Details

Builder T. VAN DUIJVENDIJK
Lying Medway, Kent
Water capacity 250.0 ltr (55.0 G) Total - 1 Tanks

Dimensions

LOA 14.14m
Beam 3.75m
Draft Min 1.62m
Draft Max 1.62m
Displacement 23,000kg (50,715.0lbs)
Headroom 1.98m
Storage On mooring

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 2 batteries charged by: shore power

Construction

Construction Iron
Underwater profile Full-displacement
Finish Bitumen finish

This vessel is currently in the process of being painted outside.

Accommodation

Total # of berths 2
No. of double berths 1
Cabin(s) 2
Handbasin 1
Shower 1
Heads 1 heads (Electric)

Bright and airy accommodation and well laid out. Currently there are two berths. However the saloon would lend itself to a sofa bed for occasional guests.

4 burner gas cooker/stove

Additional Information

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Grill
Oven
Sink
Refrigerator
Freezer
Carpet
Pressurised water system
Hot water system

Bright and airy accommodation and well laid out. Currently there are two berths. However the saloon would lend itself to a sofa bed for occasional guests.

4 burner gas cooker/stove

Safety Equipment

Carbon Monoxide detector
Life buoys
Read Specification

Broker's Comments

These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.
This is a unique opportunity to acquire a vessel steeped in history.
(Taken from the https://www.nationalhistoricships.org.uk/register/2757/plodder website)
She was built in 1931 as a tug by T. van Duijvendijk of Lekkerkerk, Holland for a British owner. She is a vessel of iron riveted construction and her present engine is a diesel by Parr and Dunwoody installed in1954.
Her first owners were John Henry Crisp of London. Following this she had a variety of owners including the Admiralty in 1942, providing port services in the South Atlantic and then for the Ministry of War Transport serving in West Africa. She eventually returned home in 1945 to work the Thames once again. In 1954 she was involved in the transfer of CUTTY SARK to her purpose built dry dock at Greenwich. Finally coming out of commercial service in the 1980s,
Since then she has been converted to a liveaboard. The engine has been removed to provide better living accommodation. You can enjoy her lines and the vintage feeling she has. She currently benefits from being moored on a residential mooring at a very reasonable rent.

Owners FAQ's

How long have you owned the boat for?

9 years

Why are you selling her?

Moved out of the area

Where have you sailed her?

N/A Houseboat

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