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Originally intended GUCCC pairing with motor 87, Star.

Sold by BWB in early 1970s and converted, shortened to 60' and motorised. Armstrong Siddeley 3 cyl engine installed in 1996. (Previously the engine was a 2cyl version).

Stern of original butty exists as bow section of another boat known as Ganymede.

Boat information

Company: Grand Union Canal Carrying Co
Original type: Butty
Class: Star
Builder: Harland & Wolff
Build date: 09/1935
Hull construction: Iron composite
Fleet no.: 351
Registered at: Brentford
Registration date: 23/10/1935
Registration no.: 543
BW index no.: 68659
Current engine: Armstrong Siddley AS3
Extant: Yes
Full length: Split into two boats
Gauge date: 10/1935
Gauge no.: 12460
Gauged by: Grand Union
Other names: Ganymede