Thames Sailing Barge 58ft
Traditional charm
- Boat REF# · 307765
- Length · 62'10"
- Year · 1905
- Construction · Steel
- Underwater profile · Full-Displacement
- Sleeping berths · 9
- Engine · 1 x diesel 128hp, Ford 6 cylinder ()
- Lying · Chelmsford
Extra Details
| Builder | Humphrey and Grey |
|---|---|
| Lying | Chelmsford |
| Fuel capacity | 545.0 ltr (119.9 USG) Total - 1 Tanks |
| Water capacity | 4,000.0 ltr (880.0 USG) Total - 3 Tanks |
| Holding tank capacity | 1,000.0 ltr (220.0 USG) Total - 1 Tanks |
| Last survey | 26/05/2021 |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x diesel 128hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Ford 6 cylinder () |
| Engine Hours | Not Recorded |
| Engine Cooled | Indirect |
| Steering | wheel |
| Drive | shaft |
| Prop(s) | 3 bladed, fixed |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | 8.0 ltr (1.8 USG) /hour At Cruising Speed |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 5 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 7 knots |
| Generator output | 3KVA |
Engine fully serviced (2023)
PRM gearbox
Kelvin type propeller
Engine year unknown
Rudder gear to be fully serviced (2024)
Inverter (May 2022)
Dimensions
| Length | 62'10" |
|---|---|
| LOD | 58'0" |
| Beam | 13'5" |
| Draft Max | 3'3" |
| Displacement | 45,000kg (99,225.0lbs) |
| Headroom | 5'11" |
| Storage | On marina |
Rig
Gaff rigged Other spars (1905) with Galvanised standing rigging ()
Sails
| Reefing mainsail | - Other () |
|---|---|
| Headsail | - Other () |
Spritsail rig
Staysail rigged
Topsail, foresail, mizzen, x 3 stay sails (new 2002) and serviced (June 2023) by Wilkinsons
Main, topsail and foresail professionally serviced (June 2023) and the Mizzen (2022).
Annual full maintenance of all the rigging (painting of the spars and oiled with linseed) and check and oil of every block (April 2024)
Steel masts, wood topmast
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 240 volt generator, 240 shore power voltage, 6 batteries charged by: engine, shore power, generator
Construction
| Construction | Steel |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Full-Displacement |
| Finish | Paint finish |
New Tru Design seacocks fitted above the waterline, the engine seacock (Tru Design), is the only seacock below the waterline (2022)
Epoxy coating below waterline (Jotun mastic to the hull) (2022/2023)
Jotun 92 paint to topsides (2021/22/2023)
Deck is iron and steel plate, riveted and welded
Topside, riveted iron
Coachroof and cabin sides, mild steel
Blacked above waterline (June 2023)
Cutlass bearing replaced (June 2022)
Leeboards, removed prepared and painted (June 2023)
Holding tank unused
New companionway hatch (2024)
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 9 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 3 |
| No. of single berths | 3 |
| Cabin(s) | 3 |
| Sink | 1 |
| Shower | 1 |
| Heads | 1 heads (Electric) |
Hot water provided by calorifier heated by immersion 'Gledhill' and new Bubblejet diesel heating system, installation completed (April 2022)
New galley fitted (2021)
240 V domestic fridge
Bath
Multifuel stove
The total of 9 berths include, one small double and a single, in the saloon
4 burner propane Stove
Accommodation
| Stove | |
|---|---|
| Broiler | |
| Oven | |
| Sink | |
| Refrigerator | |
| Cabin heating | |
| Pressurised water system | |
| Hot water system | |
| Microwave |
Hot water provided by calorifier heated by immersion 'Gledhill' and new Bubblejet diesel heating system, installation completed (April 2022)
New galley fitted (2021)
240 V domestic fridge
Bath
Multifuel stove
The total of 9 berths include, one small double and a single, in the saloon
4 burner propane Stove
Deck Gear
| Rode | |
|---|---|
| Boathook | |
| Instrument Covers |
Manual windlass
2 anchors
(Fishermans )
dinghy ()
(Hard Dinghy)
6hp outboard, Mariner , Short shaft (2019)
1x Kedge anchor 1x Fishermans anchor
Winches for leeboards, bowsprit, mainsail
2x Winches on mast
Windlass and Dolly winch
Anchor chain and rode
Pressure washer
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Wind | |
| Radar | |
| VHF DSC radio | |
| Chart plotter | |
| Navigation lights | |
| TV | |
| AIS Receiver | |
| Depth sounder |
New sonar transducer fitted, requires connecting (June 2022)
New wind instrument (2022)
Raymarine series 3
AIS Class B transceiver
Raymarine Quantum radar
Raymarine VHF (DSC)
ST70 repeater
Safety Equipment
| Carbon Monoxide detector | |
|---|---|
| Liferaft | |
| Life jackets | |
| Life buoys | |
| Horn | |
| Swim ladder | |
| Emergency steering |
2 bilge pumps (1 manual / 1 electric)
1x Scrambling net
8 man liferaft (needs service)
Electric bilge pump in engine compartment (generator powers this)
Fire extinguishers
Broker's Comments
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 (still on her today) were fitted and tiller steering. The mizzen was relatively small and tiller mounted. The refit also included new rails, a mast case from Swift Shore and a windlass.
During 2002 the vessel was converted to a traditional Thames Sailing Barge, fitted with a straight stern and traditional bow. The hull was doubled, with vegetable oil sealing the void between the inner and outer plating. The helm was changed to wheel steering, along with the addition of an auxiliary engine, the six cylinder Ford Dover with 128hp and a PRM box. The spritsail rig was extended and re-stepped, along with a new, larger mizzen. The barge interior was refitted, although retaining much of the stern cabin. New, galvanised, fuel and water tanks were installed, in addition to a holding tank.
The current owner has continued the meticulous upkeep and improvement of the vessel, including a refit of the galley, addition of diesel powered interior heating and a new hot water cylinder and annual full rigging service. Altogether, when I visited this beautiful barge, I was struck by a boat that, although a historic classic, had consistently kept pace with maintenance schedules and improvements across owners. The vessel presents as in commission, with a wealth of potential, from comfortable, classic cruising, to liveaboard and commercial potential, with the addition of a residential mooring.
If you would like any further information, or to arrange a personal viewing, then please contact our office and one of the team would be delighted to help.
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.
Owners FAQ's
How long have you owned the boat for?
4 years
Why are you selling her?
Change of circumstances
Where have you sailed her?
East and South coast, Thames