Registration number 1959
Status Registered
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Details

Function Passenger Vessel
Subfunction Barge
Location Wroughton
Vessel type Commissioners Barge
Current use Museum based
Available to hire No
Available for excursions No
Web address www.nmm.ac.uk

Construction

Hull material Wood
Rig None
Number of decks 1
Propulsion Manpower
Primary engine type None
Boiler type None
Boilermaker None

Dimensions

Breadth: Beam
6.80 feet (2.07m)
Depth
2.20 feet (0.67m)
Length: Overall
45.20 feet (13.79m)

History

This barge with the long, narrow and shallow lines of the traditional wherry, was used in the eighteenth century by the Lord Commissioners of the Admiralty when visiting ships, dockyards and for general river business. She had four oars per side, and a coach or cabin was provided for the comfort of the passengers. This was a working barge and, although adorned with carving of considerable quality, is less ornate than PRINCE FREDERICK’S BARGE.

Key dates

  • 1863

    Sent to Chatham when use of Commissioner’s Barges was discontinued
  • 1932

    First moves by the NMM to acquire vessel
  • 1935

       Letter from the Secretary of the Admiral Superintendent effectively making the vessel a gift
  • 1956

    Vessel transported Cory’s Barge Works for refit
  • 1957

    Vessel placed in New Barge House

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