Key details

Current boat name
Firefly (tender to)
Boat class
7568
Function
Passenger
Type

Dimensions and specifications

Length (m / ft)
4.6 / 15ft 1in
Beam (m / ft)
1.32 / 4ft 4in
Propulsion
Oar

Design and build

Date of build
1900
Place of build
Chester

Current status

Present use
Museum/MMM

History

Built in 1900 by Roberts of Chester for the padde steamer FIREFLY (32 tons) that belonged to the Wynn family. The FIREFLY saw service in WWII November 2007