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ANSLOW
ANSLOW at Blisworth Tunnel
(BW192/3/1/28/25)
ANSLOW
(Martin Engewicht)
ANSLOW having just fired up at Blisworth in the 1920's
(Thomas Milner)
Craft |
Fleet No |
Built
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Cost |
Type |
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ANSLOW |
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Bushell Bros, Tring |
Wood 49’
x 6’11’’
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4’5’’ |
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Tunnel Tug |
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Owners |
Address |
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First
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Grand Junction Canal Co |
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Built |
1922 | ||||||||||
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Gauging
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Boiler |
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Engine |
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Steamer
History |
Named after Tonman Mosley 1894-1928 (later Lord Anslow) Became director of GJCCCo in 1914. Created the first Baron Anslow in 1916 Engine and boiler fitted at Bulbourne and returned to Bushells for completion Ceased operation through tunnels Seen at Bulborne (AB) Last seen under steam in Berkhamstead [AB]. Kept at Marsworth |
1937 1943 | |||||||||||
Fate |
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Date |
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Millner Notes | |
28.8.1940 | To overhaul steam tugs HASTY, DE SALIS and ANSLOW at estimated £400 for ice breaking and to reduce extent of horse hire; hull of fourth steam tug PILOT not worth repairing - boat is 31 years old and engine 45 years old, to be scrapped and engine sold. |
Note from Charles Hadlow: The last tugs in use were of timber construction, built by Bushell Brothers of Tring. They were 49 feet long, 6 feet 11 inches wide and 4 feet 5 inches deep and were called |
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