ALLEN REGISTER

Number 1 :
Abigail:-- BW Number 54513:
Shell built by the Allens in 1995 and delivered by road to Streethay Wharf on the Coventry Canal where she was fitted out. Allens supplied Ray Bowen at Streethay with a number of shells and the combination always produced a first class boat.
Abigail is 70 ft long powered by a Nanni engine. Photo obtain from Tollhouse Brokers web site as in 2012 the boat was up for sale.
Boat was photographed earlier on site in Boat Gatherings when Ray Bowen arrived at sunset at the Kings Bromley Gathering in 2004.

Number 3 :
Ganny formly Acorn No 5:-- BW Number 500991: Engine Lister FR2
This boat was built in 1996 and this was the boat featured in the gallery section when a lorry rolled down a bank onto a boat. Acorn survived, indeed more damage was caused to the lorry, Acorn's front 'T' stud punching a hole in the trailer of the lorry. Many a rope has been tied to that stud since with out incident.
Another Allen up for sale in 2009. See Allens For Sale Section for more details.
In football terms this boat is 'Premier League' in the top half of the league.

Number 4 :
Albatross No 2:-- BW Number 52274:
Photograph taken of her moored in 2006 at the Bond Warehouse/Stourbridge canal Rally that is held every October. A boat that also moored at the yard, other earlier photo's in Gallery section. Very smart in all the photographs, as she in both the early and latest shots had been recently painted/re-painted and sign written.

Number 5 :
Albion:-- BW Number 49902
A 55ft Tug styled boat powered by a Russell Newbury DM2, built around 1989. Was built to be a tug, originally built for and owned by a coal and canal contractor Ray Shelley who operated out of the Allens Yard at Oldbury. Time at yard this boat didn't as far as I can recall have a name and was just painted in red primer and referred to as the tug, being used on a number of contracts as a tug.
Was sold on in May 1995 to her present owner who had her fully fitted out and turned into the very smart BCN tug she is today. Sign written in 2005 she bears the name "Albion" with the "Brettell and Company Brewood" mottif on her rear cabin sides. Is today moored on the River Avon.
This boat is briefly glimpsed in her red primer state in the early 1990's at the back of a photograph behind the smoke in the Allens Register Gallery in the Roy Gallery section, re produced here.

Number 9 :
Alison:-- BW Number 62674
Another boat built else where. Brought to yard and found to be too wide for narrow canals being about 7ft-4ins at its widest point. Had a wooden bottom that leaked, so the Allens virtually re built this boat by making the hull narrower and lengthened it from 45ft to 55ft. It is almost an Allen as the main part of the hull and cabin was re-built by them too, the only original bits are the bow and stern. Has a very different bow the product of the first build stated to be based on a BCN tug front..

Number 14 :
Argo:-- BW Number 47492
Another boat known off for years but have had no photo or other info. 2013 advertised on Apollo Duck where photo comes from: A 62ft long boat built in 1992 powered by a Lister HR3W.

Number 16 :
Arkwright:-- BW Number 68098: Length 48ft-6ins.
The only Arkwright on file has builder listed as unknown, research finds that this boat is a convert and cut down station boat. Came to Allens yard where the cabin and other associated work was fitted. So she is an Allen by being at the yard her hull indeed being built by unknown?. Photograph taken in July 2006

Number 20 :
Beechcraft:-- BW Number 54759:
Built by the Allens in the early 90's. The boat was built for the family of the Steel stock holders Beechs, of Cradley, the company the Allens had for years bought all the steel from, used in thier boats . Bob used to attend the company and select the steel for each boat, never just relying on just a random delivery. Has an enclosed cruiser rear deck with seating each side, but looks like a normal Allen in profile, engine fitted beneath the floor of the rear deck. Cabin fitted out by Arthur East, stayed at the yard until the retirement of the Allens, recently has been re painted and sign written.

Number 22 :
Blue Magnolia:-- BW Number 53278: 60 ft long today: Engine 3 cylinder Perkins.
Built by Charlie Cox: Netherton (late 1980's). Brought to yard when Cox's ceased trading before boat finished. Allens finished her off, Later lengthened her to 60ft (Canvas covered section) again cabin lengthened later by Martin Brooke's. Moored for years at Valencia Wharf: Home waters BCN.

Number 24 :
Bonnie:-- BW Number 67961:
Bonnie was traced following an enquiry after she was put up for sale on the Apollo Duck site. Built in the late 1960's she is 41feet long with a Coventry Diesel engine. Believed previously named Bonnie and Clyde?, have spoken to the owner selling her who has promised to pass on our detals to her new owner as it looks she may be sold. Look forward to her new owner contacting us.

Number 29 :
Chanterelle:-- BW Number 60275: Fitout by owner who just happened to be carpenter at yard, responsible for many a boatmans cabin built in the yard.
Another early boat but having a very different bow to the two previous boats, indicating the evolving of the shape of an Allen over the years. She has a bow similar to Hawthorn.
Moored at the yard for years but left well before the yard closed. Photograph at the Kings Bromley Rally in 2004.

Number 30 :
Cherry:-- BW Number 78521: Advertised and being sold as an Allen but is not a real one. Well thats a bit harsh as she was built by John Horton (the next best thing to an Allen) after he left the yard in 1997. Built at and for Teddesley Boat hire Penridge when John worked for them.
The give away to its orgin is its rear fender system the normal Teddesley hinged tube with a rubber tip, great design but not an Allen feature. The Allens had a history with the Teddesley they built many of the boats in the hire fleet but not this one.

Number 32 :
Clytie:-- BW Number 60288

Number 33 :
Dacre:-- BW Number 43439
Another boat that has been on the register since the beginning without a photograph. Finally found a photograph on Apollo Duck as Dacre is yet another boat up for sale.
Built in 1990 she is 58ft long and is powered by a Russell Newbury DM2 so she has all of the vital elements of a classic boat.

Number 35 :
Eclipse:-- BW Number 79993
Another older boat with a wooden top and a shape of bow with the flatter and wider stem post. Photo taken 2006 at Thrupp gathering with John Allen inspecting work in progress, as she was in the process of having her windows changed.
This boat had a float on part in an 'Morse' murder story, filmed and set around Thrupp. Owner can tell a few tales about the filming process and did not know until then just how many poeple ie crew you could get on his boat without sinking her.

Number 36 :
Ellen:-- BW Number 502869:
After the oldest boats the last boat built at the yard. Photographed at Thrupp in 2006, she has retained her name but has new owners and a new paint job. Her former owners have moved on or up to a Dutch Barge. More photo's of her being lifted onto a lorry on the last day at the yard are in the Gallery section.

Number 37 :
Eli:-- BW Number 77789:
Built in 1981 around a Gardner 3LW engine. Originally built as a full lenght boat of 70ft with a 35ft long steel cabin, the rest being sheeted. Later had a full lenght cabin fitted believed not by the Allens. Her first owners tell the story that when she was being built they visited the yard and found the bow section fitted, a visit shortly after found the bow section removed, when they asked the Allens what had happened they just replied " we took it off, we didn't like it". Today she is owned by new owners who treasure her and have joined the register.

Number 43 :
White Harriet II:-- BW Number 503490
Formerly named 'Furcomall': This boat was bought by her present owners recently having the name 'Furcomail'. Bought as an Allen she exhibited a number of features that threw doubt on that fact. She attended the 2008 gathering and many theories as to her origins took place, but she certainly had a 95% Allen look.
She was thought to be a John Horton boat as she is recorded as being first registered in 1998 a full year after the yard closed. John Horton has since stated that she is not one of his boats.
After much detective work by her present owner and Bob Allen inspecting photos of her, she has been identified as a boat built by the Allens in 1992, she was then called 'My Way'. Her then owner had her transported by road to Poole in Dorset where she stood for about six years in a field being fitted out.
Was finally sold on as an unfinished project and taken to Braunston where she was finally fitted out. Her engine was changed from a BMC unit to her present Lister twin, a removable panel in the engine room roof was fitted. Also at this time a second engine room door was fitted, orginally only having one, many of the features that trouble the purests were added to her at this time. She was then registered in 1998 thus making her probably the last Allen shell to be registered.
A 60ft long boat photographed at Hawne early 2008. Latest photograph of new paint job and know that she is proved to be an Allen, has Valencia Wharf proudly displayed.

Number 44 :
Glenfield:-- BW Number 71635
This boat was heavily associated to the Allens and the yard. She belonged to Albert Brookes who worked at the yard as the engineer and engine fitter. The boat was built at the yard so is an Allen design but it is thought Albert did most of the work himself. This fact seems to fit the charactor of Albert who could turn his hand to anything, and was typical of the Allens who would support anyone willing to have a go (Try and build a replica of any other boat builders product on their premises). Glenfield was also lengthened later at the yard..
Was owned for years by Albert only being sold just before his untimely death after a short illness, just after the yard finished when for the first time in his life Albert was thinking of retirement. But not before setting up the boat services unit today run by his son Martin at Stourbridge, near to the Bonded Warehouse. Was always kept immaculate by Albert, seen and photographed in 2006 on the Shroppie looking good. The chimney at the front coming out of the cratch board was an addition by its present owner.
2009: Glenfield with her new owner attended the BCN Cleanup at Ocker Hill. Boat looks as immaculate as ever. Her new owner uses her often and travels the system

Number 45 :
Gloster John:.. BW Number 49342: 60ft long: Engine Petter PJ3W
Built in 1989 was again with its owner just one of the many boats that whilst being fitted out moored at the yard. Her first owner christen name John like many at the yard kept the shell in primer for many years, fitting out the boat on just weekend visits to Oldbury from the West Country.
Fitted out with view to accomadate a disabled family member, her engine was fitted offset to one side to give a wider corridor design to the interior. Also had when built by the Allens had a non standard cabin hand rail with an extra lip on the inner edge of the rail again to assist the family member.
Left the yard in 1997 when the yard closed and has a number of new owners since. In 2012 again up for sale on the ABNB Brokeage site from where the photograph has been obtained, numerous shots of her shell whilst at the yard usually still in primer.

Number 54 :
Hawthorn:-- BW Number 54905: 60 ft long:
Engine Gardner 4LK: Home waters BCN.
Fit out by owner (Still on going on third change of bunk arrangements: Originally designed to take two children who grew up and stopped boating, grand children know require bunks ripped out to add comfort for two retired owners?)
Most of boat built in 1991/2 but has the bows of a very much older boat Nutbrook. Nutbrook was built in the 80's but was lenghten again in the late 80's when a new bow was part of the job, the shape by that time having evolved. The old bows stayed in the yard until the Allens made this owner an offer he could not refuse. Compare with the bows of Placidus above built in the 90's the bow post being flatter and wider on the earlier bows.
Another boat that had to be ripped away from the yard when it closed, I am still looking for another Valencia Wharf.

Number 55 :
Hecla:-- BW Number 500777: 47 ft long:
Built mid 1990's: Engine Fushio Twin diesel : Home waters BCN
A fine example of a modern BCN replicia tug. Les Allen Senior was the boat builder fore man at Spencer Abbott's where they made real tugs, which is why the pedigree is there.
Fit out by owner

Number 57 :
Hercules:-- BW Number 61532: 70 ft long:
Built 1975: Engine Lister JP2(Circ 1937 :
A fine example of an early Allen having 7 berths with a separate engine and full sized boatmans cabin. February 2013 up for sale.
Fit out by owner

Number 59 :
Hinksford:-- BW Number 46353: 50 ft long:
Built mid 1989: Engine Air cooled Lister HB2 :
Currently up for sale (2012) listed as moored on River Thames. Possible B.W number no longer right?

Number 60 :
Holly (Previously Dajo):-- BW Number 54836:
Looks like an Allen but is not a true Allen. She was built by Dave Smith at the yard the task taking many years. Dave did not work for the Allens just being a moorer and friend.
This boat was built entirely by Dave, shell and fitout, with the encouragement and advise from the Allens, so it looks like an Allen. Try building a shell yourself at any of today's builders especially one that copies their product? a reflection of the true generosity and spirit of the Allens. The boat and Dave where a feature at the yard for years, right up to the end, Dave becoming a great friend of the Allens.
Everybody at the yard at the time will need no further explanation than the fact that Dave always collected the chips on a Saturday for everyone on the yard.
When built no one was ever allowed onto the boat without putting on slippers supplied by Dave, so proud was he of the boat. The only photographs I have of the boat, is in the Gallery of the boat being moved on a launch day. The boat is still in grey primer but finally ended up with a very smart paint job in blue and grey with red piping as in the second photo, again all done by Dave.
Dajo as she was then, is the boat in the corner far right, other boats all under construction circa 1992/3 are left to right Beechcraft, Hawthorn, and Gloster John. Sold on by Dave shortly after the yard closed, went to a brokeage then to her next owners who re named her Holly.
2007 has been sold again to a new owner who has contacted the register.

Number 60 :
Holly (Previously Dajo):-- BW Number 54836:
2007 has been sold again to a new owner who has contacted the register. Photographed on Shroppie 2009 in name of her former owner.

Number 63 :
Iberia:-- BW Number 54297
Photograph taken at Thrupp Gathering in 2006. Boat and owners have attended many of the gatherings. Fitted with a 1957 Gardner 4LK Engine (ex Bristol Omnibus Co), installed along with a hydraulic drive by Albert Brookes. Albert also installed the 4 kw generator which is situated under the side bed in the boatmans cabin, the cabin being built at the yard by Arthur East. Built and launched in 1993 at yard. First cruise was in February 1994 just up the cut to Brades Locks.
In April 1994 left the yard and cruised to Blue Haven Marine (Hillmorton) where she was fitted out professionally. Won the Calor Rose bowl at the 1995 IWA National at Chester.

Number 64 :
Intrepid:-- BW Number 54019:

Number 68 :
Iteshale:-- BW Number 75671:
This 46ft long boat has been known to the register for sometime but we have never had a photograph. Seen in 2009 and photographed, sorry the photo is at an angle taken whilst boating and trying not to hit a bridge with a boat moored near to it.

Number 70 :
Jaymi:-- BW Number 53345:
This 45ft long boat has been known to the register for sometime but we have never had a photograph. Seen up for sale on Apollo Duck in 2012 from were the photo has been obtained. Built in 1982 it is stated as powered by a BMC 1.8.

Number 73 :
Kate:-- BW Number 48951:
Thislong boat has been known to the register for sometime but we have never had a photograph. Seen up for sale on Apollo Duck in 2013 from were the photo has been obtained. Built in 1982 it is stated as powered by a BMC 1.8.

Number 77 :
Lea (formerly Artemis):-- BW Number 503695:
This 62ft long boat has been known to the register for sometime but we have never had a photograph. First registered in 1998 after the yard had closed and was then named Artemis , another boat built well before the close, transported away from the yard to be finished off.
Boat was registered at Streethay so Ray Bowen probably ordered this shell and had a hand in fitting it with a Gardner 4LK a favourite combination of Ray.
Renamed Lea around 2001 when having her second owner, presently with her third owner

Number 79 :
Malta:-- BW Number 78292:

A 70ft boat built in 1981 powered by a 3 cylinder Lister. June 2013 on sale on Apollo Duck.

Number 82 :
Maudelayne:-- BW Number 66675: 62ft long:
An early Allen which originally had a wood cabin, came back to yard in early 90's to be re bottomed having just been bought. Some where along the line the Allens virtually re built her by fitting a steel sheathed cabin. An experience that would have been horrendous at some boat builders, but the experience has led to a life time friendship between the owner and the Allens, thus was the way they did business.
Is a much cherished boat, is lived on and is much cruised. Two photo's here to illustrate the fact that boats do change livery even in the smallest of ways.
Further info:- Use this boat as an example of just what we could create in this section:-
Extract from Inland Waterways 'Boat Listings'
Maudelayne Tyne Oldbury:-66675
Narrowboat 62ft: dark blue/pale blue. built 1971 Les Allen & Sons, Oldbury. Fit out Tony Pelayo, Aylesbury. Engine:-Lister SR3.
First owner Capt Kirk? who commission build: original name 'Tyne Oldbury'. Registered with British Register of Shipping No 341496. Blue book has been kept up to date.
New owner re-named boat Maudelayne after the Shipmans barge in Chaucer's Prologue. The Allens were not happy (I cannot believe that) with proposed name change so the three names were added together and Blue Book altered. Name appears to have been shortened again: probably for convenience?, although the full name is recorded in most lists.

Number 83 :
May:-- BW Number 51923:
Built by the Allens in 1990. Engine Russel Newbury DM2.
This boat was built for its 1st owner who before it was fully finished was tragically killed in a motor car accident. Present owner who wanted an Allen acquired the boat from the relatives of the first owner, the boat prior to this never having left the yard. In later years the boat was taken to Pinders and made into a half tug styled boat. The Engine was moved forward to create a full boatmans cabin.
For all would be boat owners or others thinking of changing/upgrading to a vintage styled engine the present owner of May is the man too see. Dave as the smaller sign states, is reponsible for manufacturing all new Russel Newbury engines, that tel no is 01327-700023, whilst the larger one indicates yet further services.

Number 87 :Morpeth:-- BW Number 79640:
Brief info:-Built in 1968 has classic Allen steel hull of the period with a double skin marine ply cabin. Is 70ft long with an air cooled Lister ST3 engine in rear engine room. Is also being sold with another boat 70ft in lenght, a butty the both boats having been both a Hotel pair and a residential pair for previous owners. Is at present a residential boat with a possible mooring with the boat. Both boats are up for sale either as a pair or as seperate boats. Both boats have been lived on so have full heating systems fitted.
Only the motor boat is the Allen so included in this section.

Number 88 :
Nomad:-- BW Number 52995
Known ever since the register started but with no photograph or knowledge of boat. 2012 on Apollo Duck as for sale from where the photo and limited details obtained.
Lenght 47 ft built in 1992 powered by a Lister TS3. Described as a tug I must have known this shell as it was built around the time I ewas at the yard, but as usual I cannot recall the shell.

Number 90 :
Nutwood:-- BW Number 72165
Believed to be an ex hire boat: Has the same rear fender arrangement as a Teddesley Boat. The Allens built hulls for a number of hire fleets, Teddesley at Penridge, Water Travel at Oxley(Wolverhampton). Photograph taken summer 2005 at Hawne Basin. Did speak to owner who gave me his address, yes I lost it, sorry owner if you see this please contact us again!.

Number 91 :
Nutbrook:-- BW Number 78245

Number 92 :
Norwood (3):-- BW Number 60001:
The last boat to be built by the Allens out in the open, ie not in the covered shed just before the yard closed. The owner of Norwood has had two previous boats built by the Allens all called Norwood, the BW no 60001 has been transferred to each new boat. First boat in 1976 when built, had a Lister SR3 engine. See photo below.
A Norwood is know named Hanna No 1 Bw No 500813, is 60ft long would like a photo of her.
May 2009. Have had correspondance from the owner of Norwood 1. She is still named Norwood being presently not registered on BW water, being on the Fens where she does not require to be registered. Owner informs us that she is not being used at the moment but is in fine fettle with her orginal engine still fitted and in good order. Hope to have a more recent photo of her in due course.

Number 96 :
Pasadena:-- BW Number xxxx: On Thames Water C007212
A 62 foot boat built in 1992: powered by a Perkins 4107:
Another boat that stayed on the yard until it closed in 1997. Its first owner fitting out the boat and being just one of the many charactors at the yard. Also one of the founder members of the 'Oldbury Navy'.

Number 98 :
Persia:-- BW Number 500693:
A 55 foot boat built early 1990's: powered by a Russell Newbery DM2:
Another boat that we have known as an Allen ever since the Register has been in existance but never had any contact with. Recently has new owners who bought her via Warwickshire Fly Boat Co. The new owners contacted the register to ensure she was an Allen which she surely is.

Number 101 :
Placidus:-- BW Number 50487: 40 ft long:
Built late 1991: Engine Lister LPW3: Home waters BCN. Fit out by owner. A much travelled boat and again a boat that moored at the yard and had to be thrown out when it closed.
Fit out by owner.

Number 104 :
Proper Job:-- BW Number 52209:
Recently sent a photograph of this 60ft long boat. Photographed at Lymm in 2008. Nice to see two Allens together.

Number 107 :
Rainbow:-- BW Number 63238:
Built in 1973 with a 50ft steel hull and a plywood cabin. Her present owner bought her in 1993 and lives on her, nice to see that see is still about and has an actice life. Her engine presently is a Lister SW2 which sounds to us as the original unit. Her present owner is keen to know any history of the boat, and the photograph supplied dates from 1993 in her then livery that may jog someones memories. Her windows are stated to be Bus windows manufactured by Famco.

Number 109 :
Rodmell No3:-- BW Number 72198
On the list as an Allen; photograph summer 2006, remembered by some members as a boat that for a good time moored at the yard before going to more rural surroundings.

Number 111 :
Rose of Clayworth:-- BW Number 79690:--Currently 2009 "UP FOR SALE". For more details see Apollo Duck Website: Advert no 122740

Number 112 :
Royal Oak:-- BW Number 51409:
Owner contacted us after finding site, being first owner of the boat, it built at the yard in 1991/92, and who has fond memories of the yard. Originally built as a 56foot long boat and powered by a Russell Newbury D2 circ 1940. The engine was re built by Albert Brookes whilst boat was being built.
In 2003 the boat was lenghten by Simon Wain to 69ft-6ins so this boat has the hands of many a fine boat builder/craftsman on it.
The owner contacted us as he was in the process of selling the boat which we believe will be on the market end of May 2008. Has a owner fitout which if only a fraction of the quality of its shell builders will be worth every penny asked for it. See Allens for sale section for more details.

Number 117 :
Serenity:-- BW Number 53123: Formerly named 'Poppy':
Built in the early 1990's by her former owner Karl who named her Poppy (Karl being one of the many charactors at the yard). Lenght 56ft powered by, as was popular then a KD26 Kingfisher engine, mounted in a traditional engine room. Fitted out by her 1st owner who was a retired wood work teacher. Left the yard for a mooring on the River Avon well before the Allens retired in 1997.
Sold on to her present owner who lives aboard, changed name to Serenity and attended 1st Rally at Tardibigge in 2007.

Number 121 :Spartan:-- BW Number 509415:
Another Allen seen up for sale on Apollo Duck in 2008. Has alway been on written list but never had photograph. Is 62ft long powered by a Russell Newbury Engine DM3, built in 1989 from her photo is a very tidy boat.

Number 124 :
Sunbeam II:-- BW Number 500863: Engine Rushton and Hornsby rebuilt by Albert Brookes: Has very distinctive exhaust sound
Photograph taken at Bonded Warehouse/Stourbridge Rally in October 2006. Boat built in early 90's to replace another boat named Sunbeam. Has a raised gas locker on her bows, boat also seen in the Allens Gallery when a lorry fell on the boat moored next to it.

Number 127 :Taryn:-- BW Number 67810: September 2009
Listed as For Sale on Apollo Duck, another boat we have known of for years but had no photgraph. Photo from Apollo.
Very few details known, Is 70ft long :Built in 1981

Number 129 :
Thistle Down:-- BW Number 79198
Very much an Allen, who did build boats for a number of hire companies. She must have a history we need to explore and is reported to have been the first if not the only Hire boat on the Union Canal in Scotland. Many people are being drawn to this canal since the opening of the Falkirk Wheel, and once again an Allen boat is in the vanguard of the opening up of the leisure industry on a canal. With a bow that has a wider stem post than later boats she is very recognisable to many of us who own similar boats.
For those interested it hiring this boat and seeing the Falkirk Wheel at the same time, she is run by Thistle Hire Boats:
Tel no 0131-621-0950: Address 9, Alnwickhill Rd, Edinburgh. EH16 6LG
And if you what more info and a layout of the boat enter Thistle Down Hire Boats into Google and a number of refences can be found.

Number 131 :
Time No 1:-- BW Number 74349:
Built in 1989 is 60 feet in lenght. Engine Russell Newbery D3(Circ 1946). Another quality boat fitted out by Phil Gameson her first owner. Four berth.
Another boat For Sale February 2013

Number 134 :
Ty Twt:-- BW Number 61203:
If not the oldest certainly very close late 1960's. This boat and her owners have been true stalwarts of the Register having attended every gathering to date.Photographed at Titford in 2003 but I have a photo of her at nearly every gathering, a much traveled boat.

Number 135 :
Ursula:-- BW Number 71645:
Photograph taken at the Kings Bromley Rally in 2004: Outside entrance to Marina. Different to most Allens in having a cruiser styled back deck.Built in 1985, engine a 1.5 BMC, the fit out being completed by Teddesley Marine, Penkridge, who ran a fleet of hire boats many using Allen shells. Supplied into another hire fleet Gailey Marine named Gailey Wayfarer 2 where she worked as a hire boat until the end of 1992. Purchased by present owner in January 1993 and renamed Ursula. BMC engine being well worn was replaced in 2005 with a Nannidiesel.

Number 136 :Victoria:-- BW 46685:
Another boat listed as up for sale on Apollo Duck. Built 1989, lenght 60ft, powered by a Lister HA3
Photo from Apollo

Number 138 :Vincent Joseph:-- BW 76363:
Another boat listed as up for sale on Apollo Duck. Advertised as a residenti.al boat with possible mooring: Location 2 miles west of Birmingham: mooring has all modern facalities: 62 foot long: Ford Beta Engine fitted 1991: Built 1981, was orginally 52ft. Was when first advertised unknown to this site ie name and number, thanks a member who viewed her and updated us, she was listed but we had no photo.
Photo from Apollo

Number 139 :
White Locks:-- BW Number 72910: 6O ft long:
Built late 1980's: Engine 1.5 BMC: Home waters BCN. Fit out by owner.
This photo taken on an Oldbury Navy trip before the yard closed. Seen in the photo is White Locks in the fore ground with Pasadena (now on the Thames: along side prior to being sold), with Hawthorn behind, and out of shot Ogla May behind Hawthorn.
Name of boat comes from Bratch Locks, today the locks and buildings are natural brick but once used to be rendered and painted white. Again a boat that stayed for years at the yard, its owner becoming friends with the Allens as we all did who moored there.
Owner the source of much info in recognising an Allen. Worked in engineering and produced many gas locker hinges fitted to later Allen boats. Cruise with this boat often, usual CB radio message when meeting an Allen, " Some of my hinges coming towards us"

Number 140 :
Windrush:-- BW Number 75373:
For reasons that escape me I have never had a photograph of Windrush and she has been at many of the gatherings from the very start of the Register. Her owners have owned her since new and have travelled most of the canal system in her. She is registered as 50ft long and has a Ford York diesal fitted. Finally caught up with her when she attended Hawne Gathering in 2008, just after she had had a new paint job and was yet to be sign written.

Number 141 :
Compass Rose:.. BW Number 61189: formerly Tresco and then Wisteria
One lost boat found: A inquiry about a boat named Tresco from the 1960's started us searching for any information on her. The most likely boat on our lists was a boat called Wisteria but like Tresco we had no current details of her where abouts.
Then the new owners of a boat called Wisteria contacted the Register stating that they had renamed and repainted her Compass Rose and found reference to the name Tresco
Originally when first built had a wooden cabin, was given a steel cabin in the mid 1970's by another boat builder and renamed Wisteria.
So an early Allen is found to be still going strong.

Number 144 :
Artel:-- BW Number 67942
A Springer built boat, a marque of boat that put many people on the water in the early days of the leisure canal market. This Springer came to the yard and had its cabin extended and stern internally altered so that it could be lived on permanently. Has been a home for its present owners for years, having one of the straightest cabins on a Springer.

Number 148 :
Thornbury:-- BW Number 77458:
Another boat and owner that I have known off for ages but never managed to get a photo of. Similar to Windrush she came to me to have her photo taken at Hawne in 2008. A 59ft long boat with a Lister HR in and engine room, has travelled the system with her owners who are very active in local societies and the IWA.
A Second photo of Thornbury as the VIP boat at the opening of the Frankton locks, in her former livery. (Photo by kind permission of Harry Arnold/Waterway Images)

Number 155 :
The Answer:-- BW Number 46623: 60 ft long:
Built late 1980's: Engine, Originally 1.5 BMC. today Isuzu: Home waters BCN. Fitted out believed by previous owner. Is lived on by owners so its a home and is cherished greatly.
Photo taken at Titford in 2003, but I see this boat and her owners nearly every week apart from when they are out cruising which is nearly every summer all summer, lucky people.