Originally intended GUCCC pairing with butty 350, Sarpendon. "V" bottomed Middle Northwich Star class.

1942 - shortened to approximately 40' and converted to an ice-breaker by the Ministry of War Transport.

Late 1990s - BWB land exhibit at Sawley.

2002 onwards - has undergone restoration work in private ownership as a tug.

Owner's blog, 2011 onwards, here  

Restoration details (up to 2010) here

 

Joint winner of HNBOC Hemelryk Award in 2008.

Sickle 2002
Sickle 2003
Sickle 2005
Sickle, Coventry Gathering 2010 (pic R Prettyman)
Sickle 2012 (pic R Booth)
Sickle 2012 (pic R Booth)