Description

Built in 1923 by Dunston's of Thorne, SOUTHCLIFFE is a Humber Keel cargo vessel of steel plate construction. She was originally a sailing vessel and had her first and only engine installed in 1940 - a Lister diesel model JP2. She was built for W Bleasdale & Co. and was transferred to British Waterways in 1958 for inland and Humber use. She was later bought by V Waddington's for inland use. SOUTHCLIFFE still has her original captain's quarters in pitch pine and mahogany. Her hold has been refitted in a similar style, and the renovation has been adapted for permanent living. The vessel has been re-masted and has undergone extensive work on her sails and rigging, with support from National Historic Ships. She is one of only three Humber Keel barges still equipped with a fully operational square rig.

Southcliffe is currently moored at Tower Bridge Moorings, which is a non-transferable mooring. However, if interested, we can offer a leisure mooring at Bray Marina, where Southcliffe can be listed on Airbnb under their Host Scheme and operated as a short-let business.

Recent survey and bottom report from 2021 available.

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Accommodation

Engine(s)

Southcliffe - engine room with 1939 JP2 lister engine still working

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