SHIELDHALL in grey hull livery passing Calshot 24th Aug 2009
Built: 1955 by Lobnitz as a sewage tanker for Glasgow Corporation
Even when built had accommodation for 80 passengers. Withdrawn from Southern Water service in 1985.
Purchased for £20,000 is now a preserved ship running summer excursions
Owner/Manager: Solent Steam Packet Ltd
GRT 1792, DWT 1870
Length 82, beam 14 metres
Twin screw , oil fired triple expansion 9 kts