Harland and Wolff - Shipbuilding and Engineering Works



Argon
  GUCC Fleet No. 215
  Class Star
  Original Type: Butty
  Known As Small Woolwich
  Date Built 18.12.35
  Hull Construction Steel Composite
  Registered BREN 555
  Intended Paring 5
 
History		    
  Was acquired by British Waterways in 1948. She was then bought by the Birmingham & Midland Canal Carrying Company in 1965 and used for cargo. She has since starred in the BBC series 'Canal Children' and used for adventure holidays and camping afloat. Her sides are made of riveted steel and her bottom planking is elm.  

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