Step aboard Viscountess, a distinguished traditional-style
Thames riverboat with an illustrious heritage. Gracefully navigating the stretch between Westminster and Hampton Court for many years, Viscountess was built in 1926 by the renowned Salter Brothers of Oxford. Rich in character and history, she now presents a rare opportunity for restoration and imaginative transformation.
This classic vessel offers exceptional scope for reinvention— as a unique bespoke floating residence.
Originally licensed to carry up to 225 passengers and crew, Viscountess boasts two elegant teak decks and a robust steel hull, which remains in very good structural condition. She is powered by a Crossley DR6 diesel engine, installed in 1945, with both engine and generator reported to be in sound working order.
A recent, comprehensive survey is available for review upon request.
Please note: Viscountess is no longer licensed for pleasure cruising.
Key Specifications:
• Length: 110.23 ft (33.62m)
• Width: 16.59 ft (5.06m)
• Depth: 2.00 ft (0.61m)
• Gross Tonnage: 116.00
The vessel is currently moored at Thames Ditton, South West London, with an opportunity to live on the vessel while all restoration works are conveniently undertaken, for a period of approximately a year, before a final relocation is planned.
This is an exceptional opportunity for boat enthusiasts, visionaries, or developers with an appreciation for classic design and life on the water. With the right vision and care, Viscountess can be transformed into a truly remarkable space.
Offers in the region of £105,000 are invited.
This commercial price represents outstanding value for a vessel of this size and calibre, offering the new owner an ideal platform to build on …
Serious enquiries only. Viewings available by appointment.
Step aboard Viscountess, a distinguished traditional-style
Thames riverboat with an illustrious heritage. Gracefully navigating the stretch between Westminster and Hampton Court for many years, Viscountess was built in 1926 by the renowned Salter Brothers of Oxford. Rich in character and history, she now presents a rare opportunity for restoration and imaginative transformation.
This classic vessel offers exceptional scope for reinvention— as a unique bespoke floating residence.
Originally licensed to carry up to 225 passengers and crew, Viscountess boasts two elegant teak decks and a robust steel hull, which remains in very good structural condition. She is powered by a Crossley DR6 diesel engine, installed in 1945, with both engine and generator reported to be in sound working order.
A recent, comprehensive survey is available for review upon request.
Please note: Viscountess is no longer licensed for pleasure cruising.
Key Specifications:
• Length: 110.23 ft (33.62m)
• Width: 16.59 ft (5.06m)
• Depth: 2.00 ft (0.61m)
• Gross Tonnage: 116.00
The vessel is currently moored at Thames Ditton, South West London, with an opportunity to live on the vessel while all restoration works are conveniently undertaken, for a period of approximately a year, before a final relocation is planned.
This is an exceptional opportunity for boat enthusiasts, visionaries, or developers with an appreciation for classic design and life on the water. With the right vision and care, Viscountess can be transformed into a truly remarkable space.
Offers in the region of £105,000 are invited.
This commercial price represents outstanding value for a vessel of this size and calibre, offering the new owner an ideal platform to build on …
Serious enquiries only. Viewings available by appointment.