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An Admiralty steam pinnace abandoned in the middle of the mill pond at Antony Passage.

Type

Royal Navy steam pinnace

History

Jan Carpenter indentified this vessel:

"The largest wreck, bows facing east is the remains of an old dockyard steam pinnace, thought to be originally from an un-named famous battleship, was once well equipped with steam engine and steam powered windlass. Carvel built and constructed mainly of teak, the cockpit was aft where the coach rail ran from a slightly raised position forward of the wheelhouse. This beautiful old pinnace was unsurprisingly converted into a house boat during the mid-20th century, eventually succumbing to neglect after which she came to the millpond during the 1980’s."

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Description

When visited by The SHIPS Project in 2017, this timber vessel was in poor condition with just the hull and some of the deckhouse remaining.

Location and Access

The mill pond, Antony Passage.

From Forder, take the road to Antony Passage. Just beyond the railway viaduct the road curves round the mill pond and the vessel can be seen in the centre.

Nearby hulks include Lord John Roberts , Trawler Boy Eric , the Landing Craft and Tamar sailing barge Elizabeth Jane

Last updated 07 May 2021

Position OS: SX 41319 57529
Position GPS: 50.396173, -4.233926

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