HAVENGORE

Built: 1955 by Tough Brothers
Engine: Gardner 8L3
Length: 25.92 m
Draught: 1.68m

The longest serving Port of London Authority vessel, with forty years spent conducting surveys, and was the ceremonial vessel which carried Churchill's coffin in 1965 from Tower Pier to the Festival Pier. However, by 1995, she had become uneconomic to run and was put up for sale by tender.

A trust was established in her name and she was moved to Chatham Historic Dockyard where restoration was carried out. She is now in very good condition and is available for private hire and special events.

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