MV Gainsborough Trader - under offer
This boat has it all; captivating heritage, generous scale, enviable interiors and perfect entertaining spaces. Not to mention a great mooring in the popular community of South Dock Marina, which can be enjoyed from a back deck area for alfresco dining or on the foredeck for sunsets.
The interior wood paneling and brass nautical details throughout the boat are really striking from the moment you enter. The impressive and spacious galley leads to a lower deck saloon and dining room, with a centrally positioned wood burning stove kicking out cosy atmosphere vibes.
Beautifully kept in remarkable condition by a diligent maintenance regime, this comfortable and very accommodating Humber Keel motor barge has a large kitchen, big saloon with 8 seater dining table, 3 cabins (sleeps 6), a large bathroom and loads of storage.
The sale price of boat includes the 10% of selling price payable to Southwark Council for the transfer of the residential licence fee. If required the boat can be sold with out the licence and the sale price would be adjusted accordingly.
Original Function: Cargo Vessel
Sub Functional Area: Coasting
Type: Humber Keel
Builder: Richard Dunston of Thorne
Build date: 1931
Length overall: 70.95 feet (21.64 metres)
Tonnage: 78.17 (Gross Tonnage)
Boat displacement: 48.6 Tonnes
Depth: 7.28 feet (2.22 metres)
Beam: 16.26 feet (4.96 metres)
Primary Propulsion: Engine
Engine: 1939 Kelvin inboard diesel
Galley: Heritage range stove, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher
Saloon: Wood burning stove
Dining Room: Large 8 seater dining table
Cabin 1: Master cabin (dims)
Cabin 2: Twin Cabin
Cabin 3: Bow cabin 2 berth bunkbed
Broadband: Hyperoptic
HISTORY
This hero ship was part of Project Dynamo which rescued men from the beaches during the WWII evacuation from Dunkirk.
This ship also participated in the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations of 2012 and the Commemorative Return to Dunkirk in 2015, and is a certified Dunkirk Little Ship and a registered National Historic Vessel.
Heritage range 'Aga' style stove in the galley
2 Zone hob, pots and pan rack and brass portholes
View of galley with island
Wooden venetian blinds and varnished countertops
Driving seat and great for views across the foredeck
Brass clock on the dashboard
Steering wheel and driving controls.
8 seater dining table
View of library
Wood panelled bathroom
Twin cabin
Beautifully maintained twin cabins
Master cabin with wall to wall varnished louvred wooden wardrobes. Natural light from roof lights and portholes.
Watertight bulk head door access to bow cabin and ladder to top deck.
Double vanity with porthole mirror details.
Bunks in the bow cabin
Engine room access from back deck
Diesel tank
Engine
Honda generator
Starting the Engine.
Thanks to our talented friend Mark Knightly we have this atmospheric film of Zeewarriors Alex starting the engine onboard Gainsborough Trader.
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