Offered for sale is the historic vessel Charles Cooper Henderson, built in 1933 by Groves & Gutteridge of Cowes. This remarkable vessel combines over ninety years of maritime heritage with a distinguished RNLI service record (Britain’s longest serving lifeboat) and recognised significance as a Dunkirk Little Ship. The vessel is listed on the National Historic Ships Register and occupies a unique place in British maritime history. Restoration opportunity. Extensive documented provenance available. This is not simply a boat. It is a national treasure seeking its next custodian. Ide... read more

Gallichan is a 46’ 9” Watson class lifeboat. She was built by Groves & Gutteridge of Cowes, Isle of Wight in 1955 and was commissioned as RNLB Greater London II. Her hull is mahogany double diagonal construction on oak frames. She is powered by twin Ford Watermota Sea Lion 70 HP diesels with 27” propellers cruising at 7.5 knots at 1100 rpm After service as a lifeboat at Southend and Beaumaris she was sold out of service in 1991 and her first owner carried out extensive but sympathetic modifications to make her comfortable for family cruising. We have owned and mainta... read more