Shieldhall

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Shieldhall

Shieldhall Steamship

Specifications

ShipyardLobnitz & Co Ltd
Year1955
Length81.7 m
Beam14.2 m
Gross tons1,792 GT
Decks2
Passengers80
Crew12
Crew ratio1:6.67
FlagGB

Description

Shieldhall is a ship of particular interest as it is built on the classic lines of a 1920s steamer with a traditional wheelhouse; the hull is of riveted and welded construction and this unusual feature is representative of the transition phase in British shipbuilding when welding took the place of riveting. The hull has a slightly sloping bow and a cruiser stern. The ship can accommodate up to 80 passengers who have the opportunity to take short cruises aboard this vintage ship.
Today it’s believed to be the largest functioning steamship in Northern Europe and is owned and operated entirely through the effort of volunteers.
Gabriele Bassi
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