GHD Goole Bight

General properties

IMO number: 
5133553
Vessel type: 
GD Hopper, Self-propelled
Flag: 
GB
Built in: 
1958

Physical properties

Length OA: 
36.48 m
Length BP: 
34.14 m
Width: 
8.54 m
Depth: 
3.36 m
Engine specs: 
Mirrlees Blackstone - - 4Str - 8 cyl - 22.20 x 29.20 - rpm
Total power: 
429 kW
Crane model: 
Priestman 350
Hopper volume: 
229 m³

About this page

Status: 
Historical
Timeframe: 
1958 to 2007
Review: 
Rebuilt

Last updated

4 months 3 weeks ago

History

TimeframeEquipmentManagerReview
1958 to 2001Goole BightBritish Transport Commissionoriginal built
2001 to 2007Abigail H Humber Work Boats LtdSold, modernised and renamed
2007 to 2008Abigail H - rebuildWyre Marine ServicesSold

About this equipment

BTC changed name over the years, so the vessel was susequently owned by British Transport Docks Board, and Associated British Ports, 
2001 modernised at Killingholme, hired on contract dredging around U.K
Sank in Heysham Port 2 nov 2008, towed to Ramsey Shipyard, and scrapped (aug. 2009)

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