Drew's Joshers Info

(Registered @ Birmingham No. 903)

Fellows, Morton
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& Clayton Ltd

Australia
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No. 173




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Name:

Australia

Built

1894

Fleet No.

173

Registration No.

903

Registered at

Birmingham

Hull Builder

Saltley

Cabined

Saltley

Description

Iron - Butty

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The first iron josher to be built, reportedly from scrap ships plates. Sunk for 30 years, raised and restored 89/90 by Malcolm Burge and now part of South Midland Water Transport. Currently has a small extension to the cabin. Appeared as Barbara Bray in the Inspector Morse episode The Wench is Dead.



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(2009-10-23)

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(2007-07-20)

Is currently in Alvecote Marina alongside joshers Longton and Fazeley.

Posted by: Drew


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Date: 2010-09-04
Josher: Australia
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