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Thames Sailing Barge
Thames Sailing Barge
Thames Sailing Barge
Thames Sailing Barge

Thames Sailing Barge

Maker
Object NameShip Model
Mediumwood and thread
ClassificationsMaritime History
DimensionsOverall: Length: 11.7 cm, Width: 2.2 cm, Height: 8.9 cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1975 by Mr R B Robertson.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS003059
Keywords
About MeAround the river estuaries of the Thames vessels such as this were a common sight before WW2. They were basically small cargo ships capable of being handled by two of a crew and did a similar job the Scottish 'Puffers' that plied the west coast, carrying anything that was required.
The Thames Barge Race: The Sarah Winning
The Thames Barge Race: The Sarah Winning
James McBey
1937
The Thames Barge Race: The Sarah Winning
The Thames Barge Race: The Sarah Winning
James McBey
1937
The Thames Barge Race: The Sarah Winning
The Thames Barge Race: The Sarah Winning
James McBey
1937
The Thames Barge Race: The Sarah Winning
The Thames Barge Race: The Sarah Winning
James McBey
1937
The Thames Barge Race: The Sarah Winning
The Thames Barge Race: The Sarah Winning
James McBey
1937
The Thames Barge Race: The Sarah Winning
The Thames Barge Race: The Sarah Winning
James McBey
1937
The Thames Barge Race: The Sarah Winning
The Thames Barge Race: The Sarah Winning
James McBey
1937
The Thames Barge Race: The Sarah Winning
The Thames Barge Race: The Sarah Winning
James McBey
1937
The Thames Barge Race: The Sarah Winning
The Thames Barge Race: The Sarah Winning
James McBey
1937
The Thames Barge Race: The Sarah Winning
The Thames Barge Race: The Sarah Winning
James McBey
1937
The Thames Barge Race: The Sarah Winning
The Thames Barge Race: The Sarah Winning
James McBey
1937
Image Not Available for The Thames Barge Race: The Sarah Winning
The Thames Barge Race: The Sarah Winning
James McBey
1937
Image Not Available for Plan For Proposed Grab Hopper Barge, Possibly From The Alex Hall Shipyard
Plan For Proposed Grab Hopper Barge, Possibly From The Alex Hall Shipyard
Alex Hall & Co
Possibly 1930s
Image Not Available for Plan Showing A Proposed Motor Barge, Alex Hall & Co Shipyard
Plan Showing A Proposed Motor Barge, Alex Hall & Co Shipyard
Alexander Hall and Company
1950s
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Old Barges
Henry Muhrmann
1875-1899
Steamers and Barges by James McBey
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James McBey
1954
Image Not Available for Barges on a Canal
Barges on a Canal
L. S. Lowry
1941
Clay Barges, Norfolk
Clay Barges, Norfolk
Leslie Thomson
Tower Bridge with Barges in Foreground by James McBey
Tower Bridge with Barges in Foreground
James McBey
1954
Repairing A Barge by James McBey
Repairing a Barge
James McBey
1914
Repairing A Barge by James McBey
Repairing a Barge
James McBey
1914
Repairing A Barge by James McBey
Repairing A Barge
James McBey
1914
London, Barges and Steamer - Illustration for H.H. Kynett's "Thank You Britain"
London, Barges and Steamer - Illustration for H.H. Kynett's "Thank You Britain"
James McBey
1955
Manhattan No 1(Mh 275) by James McBey
Manhattan
James McBey
1939