Duchess Posted June 28, 2019 Report Share Posted June 28, 2019 Hi, This is a very random question but does anyone know whether Hampstead is still about? It's shown on the boat listings with a newer style 6 digit BW no but last updated 2010. Thanks for reading :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggers Posted June 28, 2019 Report Share Posted June 28, 2019 She indeed still around and still owned by the Balls at Industry Narrowboats (34 years they have had her). She is actually coming out for a survey on Tuesday as she has a potential new owner lined up 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray T Posted June 28, 2019 Report Share Posted June 28, 2019 From here: https://canalplan.org.uk/boat/100379 Hampstead Built by Harland & Wolff - Length : 21.79 metres ( 71 feet 6 inches ) - Beam : 2.13 metres ( 7 feet ) - Draft : 0.914 metres ( 3 feet ). Metal hull N/A power of 22 HP. Registered with Canal & River Trust number 509784 as a Powered Motor Boat. ( Last updated on Sunday 11th April 2010 ) According to the HNBC register it still is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duchess Posted June 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2019 2 hours ago, Tiggers said: She indeed still around and still owned by the Balls at Industry Narrowboats (34 years they have had her). She is actually coming out for a survey on Tuesday as she has a potential new owner lined up Thank you, I was curious because I know somebody that had her back in the 60/70's (If I have the right boat). carrying coal. 2 hours ago, Ray T said: From here: https://canalplan.org.uk/boat/100379 Hampstead Built by Harland & Wolff - Length : 21.79 metres ( 71 feet 6 inches ) - Beam : 2.13 metres ( 7 feet ) - Draft : 0.914 metres ( 3 feet ). Metal hull N/A power of 22 HP. Registered with Canal & River Trust number 509784 as a Powered Motor Boat. ( Last updated on Sunday 11th April 2010 ) According to the HNBC register it still is. That is what I found. I was interested that she had a 6 digit BW no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggers Posted June 28, 2019 Report Share Posted June 28, 2019 Was it the Lycetts that you knew? I know they had her for a while. I believe Keith Ball bought her in 1985 when she was on dry land somewhere near audlem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duchess Posted June 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2019 13 hours ago, Tiggers said: Was it the Lycetts that you knew? I know they had her for a while. I believe Keith Ball bought her in 1985 when she was on dry land somewhere near audlem Hi No it wasn’t, It was earlier, a single lady. I will find out more if I can and if anyone is interested please PM me. my signal poor at the mo so cant watch posts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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