Sickle

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

Shortened in 1940 to appx. 40'. BWB land exhibit at Sawley in late 1990s.

Has undergone restoration work in private ownership since 2002 as a tug. Owner's website http://www.gusickle.co.uk

Joint winner of HNBOC Hemelryk Award in 2008.

Boat information

Company: BWB, Grand Union Canal Carrying Co
Original type: Motor
Class: Star
Builder: Yarwoods
Build date: 03/1937
Hull construction: rounded chines, Steel
Original engine: Russell Newbery DM2
Fleet no.: GUCC 84
Registered at: Rickmansworth
Registration date: 21/09/1937
Registration no.: 187
BW index no.: 80578
Extant: Yes
Full length: No
Gauge date: 20/06/1936
Gauge no.: 12534
Gauged by: Grand Union