Bucket Dredger

Wright International Ltd is delighted to have this very versatile BUCKET DREDGER for sale and in a ready to use condition. Used at present for dredging canals this inexpensive unit could be put to use almost anywhere in the world. The buckets are powered by Kelvin diesel engines and the depth can be controlled to suit the application you are in. There is a fine day facility on board with a galley and crew seating for four. Manufactured in the United Kingdom and maintained by its present owners Wright International Ltd would be delighted to work with you to have it delivered to any port in the world. It is sold as always on an “As is – Where is” is basis and MUST be paid in full before leaving its home port. Under a separate order Wright International Ltd will undertake to deliver it for you. If you are interested in this vessel then please contact either Robert or Greig and leave the rest to Wright International Ltd to arrange a viewing for you.

Vessel Type:	Bucket Dredger
Builder:	Made in UK
Model:	Bucket Dredger
Year:	1981
Price:	£40,000
Reference:	WIL 1734

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Dimensions

LOA:	34m 50cm
Beam:	6m 64cm
Draft:	1m 50cm

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Engines

MACHINERY
This vessel is a dumb vessel in that it has no propulsion system of its own. However it has a 255 BHP Kelvin diesel engine which produces the power to the Ward Leonard system for the buckets.

General electric power is generated from a 43 BHP Gen Set plus DC battery system to give 415V 3 Phase; 240V 1 Phase; 24/12 V DC.

There is also an oily water separator installed as well.

Air compressor provides air for deck use.

BUNKERAGE
2 x Fuel Tanks
4 x Aft Water Tanks
2 x Amidships Water Tanks
2 x Forward Water Tanks

(the water tanks are used for ballast as well)

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Accomodation

Working on rivers, canals and Marinas it is always an advantage if the crew can have some sort of accommodation when they are not on duty. This vessel has been fitted with a cabin to allow you to relax.
It has a galley with an electric cooker and a sink with hot and cold running water. There is also storage space for the food and crockery.

Originally designed for crew of 4 with total personnel between 10-22.

Decking Equipment

The vessel was used to work in Canals and it has a Ward Leonard DC Motor to drive the winches and power the Crane.

CRANE: 1 TONNE

CONTROLS: The controls are all mounted in the elevated control station which also serves as a communication platform for the operator to communicate with the towing vessel.

Disclaimer

The details of this vessel is offered in good faith but cannot be guaranteed. Nor can we warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.