Do we have a gas company expert in the house??????
Came across this one yesterday when looking for something else (as you do). Built of wood at "Newcastle" in 1884 and apparently not registered until 1939 by which time she was powered by a "motor". Owned by the Newcastle-upon-Tyne, and Gateshead Gas Co Ltd and still listed in MNL in 1947.
http://www.tynebuiltships.co.uk/N-Ships ... 11884.html
Any thoughts?