Barcadale is among the historic vessels currently advertised for sale through National Historic Ships UK. For anyone considering becoming her next custodian, the surviving wartime record is an important part of the vessel’s significance.
Recorded wartime service
Completed in 1939 as the drifter Ebenezer, she was immediately requisitioned by the Admiralty. National Historic Ships records that she served throughout the Second World War as a tender, ferrying crews to and from warships at Scapa Flow.
Sale and record links
- National Historic Ships record for Barcadale
- National Historic Ships vessels for sale
- National Historic Ships Facebook sale post
Image and historical record: National Historic Ships UK.
This wartime-service summary is based on the National Historic Ships UK record. The Wartime Vessels Association has not independently verified the record and is not responsible for any inaccuracies or omissions. Prospective purchasers should verify the vessel’s identity, history, ownership, condition and availability directly with the seller and appropriate specialists.