Today we sold our 15ft Broom Scorpio fondly known as Love Me Tender. It was craned from Lobelia for the last time and two tearful boys saluted it as it sped off downriver to a new life in Shepperton.
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Ship's Log of a journey through Europe 2010 - 2012
Lobelia
163 tons, 39m long, 5.06m wide, converted Belgianspitz barge.
Built in 1962 in Willebroek, Belgium. Carried 350 tons of various cargo until taken out of service in 2003.
Mercedes V10 engine 350hp, 70hp bowthruster, twin rudders.
Converted by current owners.
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About the crew
- Travelling Baileys
- The Ship's Crew : Captain Bailey at the wheel, Shiver me-timbers in the galley, Pirate Dan on deck and not forgetting Bilge Rat Cal.
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