MY Raven

The Raven at Glenridding on Ullswater
History
Red Ensign (UK)United Kingdom
NameMY Raven
OwnerUllswater 'Steamers' and predecessors
RouteUllswater
BuilderT.B. Seath & Co.
Launched1889
General characteristics
TypeMotor Yacht (ex-Steam Yacht)
Tonnage63 (gross)
Length111.93 feet (34.12 m)
Beam14.98 feet (4.57 m)
Draught2.85 feet (0.87 m)
PropulsionDiesel
Capacity150 Passengers

The MY Raven is a passenger vessel operating for Ullswater 'Steamers' on the lake of Ullswater in the English Lake District, where she has spent her entire working life. She was built in 1889 as a steam vessel, but converted to diesel power in 1934. She is a member of the National Historic Fleet.[1][2][3]

The Raven has a length of 111.93 feet (34.12 m), a beam of 14.98 feet (4.57 m) and a draught of 2.85 feet (0.87 m). Her gross tonnage is 63, and she can carry 150 passengers. She is the largest vessel in the Ullswater 'Steamers' fleet.[4][5]

  1. ^ Gladwell, Andrew (30 March 2011). "Ullswater". Lakeland Steamers. Amberley Publishing. ISBN 9781445600291.
  2. ^ "Our Fleet". Ullswater 'Steamers'. Archived from the original on 13 June 2016. Retrieved 13 June 2016.
  3. ^ Brown, Paul (2013). Historic Ships: The Survivors. Amberley Publishing. ISBN 9781445620060.
  4. ^ "Raven". National Historic Ships UK. Archived from the original on 15 July 2016. Retrieved 15 July 2016.
  5. ^ "Charter Pack". Ullswater 'Steamers'. Retrieved 19 June 2016.