Arcas

Originally paired with butty Aurora (No 221).

Sometime between 1974 and 1986, shortened at Bulls Bridge to 40ft tug. See photos of Arcas under Icebreakers & Tugs

Still in BW maintenance fleet in March 2008.

Boat information

Company: Grand Union Canal Carrying Co
Original type: Motor
Class: Star
Builder: Harland & Wolff
Build date: 16/11/1935
Hull construction: Steel composite
Fleet no.: 011
Registered at: Brentford
Registration date: 18/12/1935
Registration no.: 558
Extant: Yes
Full length: No
Gauge date: 20/10/1936
Gauge no.: 12582
Gauged by: Grand Union