SHIELDHALL in Southampton Water 15th Sept 2024
Built: 1955 by Lobnitz as a sewage tanker for Glasgow Corporation
Even when built had accommodation for 80 passengers.
Withdrawn from Southern Water service in 1985.
Purchased for £20,000 by Southampton Museum.. is now a preserved ship running summer excursions
Owner/Manager: Solent Steam Packet Ltd
GT 1753, DWT 1870
Length 82, beam 14 metres
Twin screw, oil fired triple expansion steam, 9 kts