Govan Seagull

The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Services - 2007


Seagull Trust Cruises
	Free Canal Cruising for People with Special Needs

		Royal Patron HRH The Princess Royal

			Falkirk Branch


	The Govan Seagull.


	The *Govan Seagull* is a purpose built canal boat designed in Yarrows Shipyard to the Seagull Trust’s specifications. It was built by the apprentices at the old Fairfields Yard at Govan on the River Clyde. The boat is 45 feet (13.7m) long, 10 feet (3m) wide, weighs 18 tonnes, and is powered by a diesel engine that is limited to a maximum speed of 4 knots (faster speeds cause damage to the canal banks).



	She is able to carry a total of twelve passengers comprising a maximum of 10 disabled people (of which no more than 6 can be in wheelchairs) plus 2 carers. The boat is fully equipped to accommodate disabled passengers having a powered lift to gently lower the passengers on board.



	Passengers are able to spend time outside on the spacious fore deck if the weather is favourable.






	Inside there is a large saloon with plenty of windows at bank level, easily adjustable, or removable, tables and chairs to accommodate wheelchairs, a flush toilet suitable for disabled people and a fully equipped galley from which refreshments are served during cruises. Should the weather be less pleasant there is an efficient heating system.

The crew are all volunteers and the canal boat is generally crewed by a skipper and two other crew members who assist with the operation of the canal boat, provide tea or coffee and help to look after the welfare of the passengers. The boat is equipped with a mobile phone and portable gangway for use in emergency and the local emergency services are supplied with details of access points to the canal in the area of our cruises.


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	Seagull Trust Cruises has Scottish Charity Number SC027163. It is incorporated in Scotland as a Company Limited by Guarantee. Company Number SC179736 Registered Office: 19 Dean Terrace, Edinburgh EH4 1NL