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This unique vessel and home is rich in history, charm and style. It was requisitioned during the Second World War, appeared in a BBC documentary and was used by the RNLI for training. This has been the owner's home for over 20 years, during which time it has been a 'lovely liveaboard' adding "having cruised the east coast, France and Belgium, I know it is nice at sea and takes the ground well."
The boat has a warm and cosy traditional feel. It gives the impression of having been well maintained in this ownership and could now do with some ongoing maintenance.
Separate Captain's quart...
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Year: | 1925 |
Length: | 20.7m |
Location: | Essex UK |
Price: | £62,250 |
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Boatshed Essex are delighted to feature this delightful Sailing Barge, packed with history, modernisation, comfort and performance.
Built in 1905, by Humphrey and Grey, in iron, she was a bonded, spirit barge, mainly carrying tea (unrigged). She had sweeps to navigate on the tides fitted, also with a rudder and tiller steering. From 1958 she became one of four training barges for, Lightermen on the River Thames, during which time she had a new bottom and rubbing band.
During the 1970's, the vessel was converted to a swim head sailing barge, with budget stern, a gaff rig, including shrouds ...
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Year: | 1905 |
Length: | 19.14m |
Location: | Essex UK |
Price: | £199,995 |
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