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'''''Bustardthorpe''''', now known as '''''Miranda Mayne''''', is a privately owned steel [[Lighter (barge)|lighter]], based on the [[River Thames]] at [[Abingdon, Oxfordshire|Abingdon]]. She is on the [[National Register of Historic Vessels]], but is not a part of the [[National Historic Fleet]]. |
'''''Bustardthorpe''''', now known as '''''Miranda Mayne''''', is a privately owned steel [[Lighter (barge)|lighter]], based on the [[River Thames]] at [[Abingdon, Oxfordshire|Abingdon]]. She is on the [[National Register of Historic Vessels]], but is not a part of the [[National Historic Fleet]]. |
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''Bustardthorpe'' was originally constructed as an unpowered barge by [[Joseph Spencer Watson]] for [[T F Woods & Co]].<ref name="Archive">{{cite journal | url=http://www.steamindex.com/archive/arch6.htm | title=A short history of Bustardthorpe (Miranda Mayne) | author=Wincote, Paul | journal=Archive: |
''Bustardthorpe'' was originally constructed as an unpowered barge by [[Joseph Spencer Watson]] for [[T F Woods & Co]].<ref name="Archive">{{cite journal | url=http://www.steamindex.com/archive/arch6.htm | title=A short history of Bustardthorpe (Miranda Mayne) | author=Wincote, Paul | journal=Archive: The Journal for Industrial & Transport History |date=December 2006 | issue=52 | pages=22–4}}</ref> Constructed of riveted Swedish [[rolled steel]] and fitted with a tiller and open wheelhouse, she was completed in 1914. She was initially paired with the [[Tugboat|steam towing barge]] ''Ouse'', and made regular trips between [[York]] and the towns of [[Kingston upon Hull|Hull]] and [[Goole]].<ref name="Watsons">{{cite web | url=http://www.beckingham-northnotts.org.uk/history/shipyard2.html | title=Watson's Shipyard Boat History | access-date=19 August 2011}}</ref> During her time with T F Woods & Co, she carried up to 120 tons of Swedish pulped paper rolls, destined for use by the [[Yorkshire Herald]].<ref name="Archive" /><ref name="Watsons" /> She also transported bagged cocoa beans, sugar, hazelnuts and gum to [[Wormald Cut]] on the [[River Foss]] for the confectionery company [[Rowntrees]].<ref name="Watsons" /> |
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In 1931, ''Bustardthorpe'' was fitted with a 75kW [[Lister JP6]] diesel engine, and was registered as a motor vessel.<ref name="NationalRegister">{{cite web | url=http://www.nationalhistoricships.org.uk/ships_register.php?action=ship&id=989 | title=National Register of Historic Vessels | |
In 1931, ''Bustardthorpe'' was fitted with a 75kW [[Lister JP6]] diesel engine, and was registered as a motor vessel.<ref name="NationalRegister">{{cite web | url=http://www.nationalhistoricships.org.uk/ships_register.php?action=ship&id=989 | title=National Register of Historic Vessels | access-date=19 August 2011 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110705075505/http://www.nationalhistoricships.org.uk/ships_register.php?action=ship&id=989 | archive-date=5 July 2011 | url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name="Archive" /><ref name="Watsons" /> |
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==Collisions at Castle Mill Lock== |
==Collisions at Castle Mill Lock== |
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Latest revision as of 14:57, 21 March 2022
| History | |
|---|---|
 United Kingdom | |
| Name | Bustardthorpe |
| Owner | TF Woods & Co |
| Operator | TF Woods & Co |
| Route | Between York and the towns of Hull and Goole |
| Builder | JS Watson of Gainsborough |
| Completed | 1914 |
| Status | Converted to a privately owned houseboat |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type | Lighter |
| Tonnage | 98.22 gross tons[1] |
| Length | 91.93 ft (28.02 m) overall |
| Beam | 17.08 ft (5.21 m) |
| Depth | 6.89 feet (2.10 metres) |
| Installed power | Inboard motor |
| Capacity | 120 tons[2] |
Bustardthorpe, now known as Miranda Mayne, is a privately owned steel lighter, based on the River Thames at Abingdon. She is on the National Register of Historic Vessels, but is not a part of the National Historic Fleet.
Bustardthorpe was originally constructed as an unpowered barge by Joseph Spencer Watson for T F Woods & Co.[3] Constructed of riveted Swedish rolled steel and fitted with a tiller and open wheelhouse, she was completed in 1914. She was initially paired with the steam towing barge Ouse, and made regular trips between York and the towns of Hull and Goole.[2] During her time with T F Woods & Co, she carried up to 120 tons of Swedish pulped paper rolls, destined for use by the Yorkshire Herald.[3][2] She also transported bagged cocoa beans, sugar, hazelnuts and gum to Wormald Cut on the River Foss for the confectionery company Rowntrees.[2]
In 1931, Bustardthorpe was fitted with a 75kW Lister JP6 diesel engine, and was registered as a motor vessel.[1][3][2]
Collisions at Castle Mill Lock
[edit]In 1949, Bustardthorpe's reverse gear failed while travelling down the River Foss, and she crashed into the lower gates of Castle Mill Lock, damaging the gates.[2] She was then sold in 1957 to the Dry Pool Engineering and Dry Dock Company, and the following year was sold again to William Gilyott & Co Ltd of Hull.[2] In 1959, again at Castle Mill Lock, her engine overheated and she lost control.[2] She caused £60 of damage to the pumphouse suction pipe after colliding with it.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "National Register of Historic Vessels". Archived from the original on 5 July 2011. Retrieved 19 August 2011.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Watson's Shipyard Boat History". Retrieved 19 August 2011.
- ^ a b c Wincote, Paul (December 2006). "A short history of Bustardthorpe (Miranda Mayne)". Archive: The Journal for Industrial & Transport History (52): 22–4.