Swallow

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Was Manchester Ship Canal Co (Bridgewater Dept)'s Work Tug No 3 in 1948, becoming Mud Boat No 3 (MB No 3) after the engine was removed.

Renamed Swallow in 1980s and National 2 DM engine installed.

Owner's web site http://mbswallow.freehostia.com

Boat information

Company: Cowburn & Cowpar, Manchester Ship Canal Company
Original type: Motor
Builder: Yarwoods
Yard no.: 443
Build date: 01/1934
Hull construction: rounded chines, Steel
Original engine: Gardner 1 cyl 4 VT 12 hp
Registered at: Manchester
Registration date: 10/04/1934
Registration no.: 1121
Current engine: National DM2
Extant: Yes
Full length: Yes