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Hydrogen: Wartime Clyde Cargo Vessel Offered for Sale

for sale ww2 service historic vessel

Hydrogen, requisitioned in 1941 and used to carry wartime cargo through Glasgow’s docks, is listed for sale.

Published 21 September 2026

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Hydrogen 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

Requisitioned in 1941 for war service on the Clyde, Hydrogen was converted into a motor barge. She moved cargo from the sea locks into the Glasgow docks during the Second World War.

Sale and record links

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.