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The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Lightship Houseboat

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£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  324714
  • LOA  ·  40.84m
  • Year  ·  1939
  • Construction  ·  Steel
  • Underwater profile  ·  Full-displacement
  • Berths  ·  8
  • Lying  ·  East London
Boatshed London
Boatshed London
Ben Evans
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The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services
Lightship Houseboat
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Extra Details

Builder Philip & Son of Dartmouth
Lying East London

Dimensions

LOA 40.84m
Beam 7.62m
Draft Max 2.00m
Displacement 519,000kg (1,144,395.0lbs)
Storage In water

Electrical Systems

240 shore power voltage,

Construction

Construction Steel
Underwater profile Full-displacement
Finish Paint finish

Accommodation

Total # of berths 8
No. of double berths 2
No. of single berths 4
Cabin(s) 5
Handbasin 2
Shower 2
Heads 2 heads (Manual)

4 burner gas cooker/stove

Additional Information

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Grill
Oven
Sink
Refrigerator
Freezer
Pressurised water system
Hot water system
Dishwasher

4 burner gas cooker/stove

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Broker's Comments

Lightship 93 is one of the most iconic vessels currently in London and is now for sale through Boatshed London.

For the last few years, she has been used as an events venue and photographic studio which has hosted some of the most famous names from the music and acting world.

Built in 1938 in riveted steel, she is 134 feet long (just over 40 meters) with a beam of 25 feet. The ship retired from lighthouse service in 2004.

The boat has lots of potential to be continued in her current use as a commercial operation; she could be converted into a unique houseboat or developed into a spectacular AirBnB business. There are six cabins in total. The crew cabins have been left in their original state whilst there is a cabin in the wheelhouse and a large double bedroom towards the stern.

Unfortunately the Lightship can not stay in her current location. Any potential buyer must have a plan as to where they will moor her.

These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

Owners FAQ's

How long have you owned the boat for?

15 years

Why are you selling her?

Change of circumstances

Where have you sailed her?

N/A

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