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Registration number
1981
Status
Archived
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Details
Function
Cargo Vessel
Subfunction
Barge
Location
NONE
Vessel type
Spritsail Barge
Archive reason
Disposed
Current use
Available to hire
No
Available for excursions
No
Construction
Builder
Cann, John & Herbert, Harwich
Built in
1896
Rig
Spritsail
Number of decks
1
Number of masts
2
Propulsion
Sail
Number of engines
1
Primary engine type
Diesel
Boiler type
None
Boilermaker
None
Dimensions
Breadth: Beam
20.00 feet
(6.10m)
Depth
4.00 feet
(1.22m)
Length: Overall
83.00 feet
(25.32m)
Tonnage: Gross
62.00
History
Thames Sailing barge BERIC was a fine example of an industrial era. Built at Harwich in 1896, she principally ferried grain and flour between Ipswich and London. She was one of the last sea-going wooden vessels to carry cargo in Britain, trading up until 1977. BERIC was fully restored in keeping with her historic origins, based in St Katherine’s Dock in London and was used for corporate and private charter hosting weddings, parties, product launches and exhibitions. She was also the venue for the ‘Transport Trust Awards’ presented by HRH Prince Michael of Kent.
As of April 2019, the vessel was reported to being broken up in Oare Creek after falling into disrepair and becoming rotten.
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