One of a cargo fleet that at the turn of the 19th Century once numbered over 2000, Reminder is one of a handful of Thames Sailing Barges that has survived. Since 1975 she has earnt her living as a charter vessel for 12 guests and still takes part in the annual Thames Barge Races. Licensed with the MCA and just out of dry dock (November 2024) after hull blasting, re-painting and plate repairs. She offers a new owner the opportunity to own a piece of English Maritime History, continue in charter work if wished to supplement her income and could choose to live aboard and continue her long racin... read more

Friso is a twin-masted Paviljoen Tjalk, built 1894 in Waspik, Netherlands. She has been my home for the last 32 years during which time much work has been done, and re-done, that has made her a wonderful home and a beautiful sailing tjalk. Since 1992, Friso has been drydocked and surveyed every 4 or 5 years and all works identified undertaken. She has been re-rigged with the masts, spars and rigging renewed and has four working sails: a new main and fok (jib), a staysail and mizzen. A mooring is potentially available subject to agreement with the boatyard owners. The mizzen mast was add... read more

Called, in the past, “Boulevard - Maria Rose” was sold at the beginning of 2023 and purchased in May of that year. The steel ship with a motor sailing ship type Waalschokker, year of construction 1925, construction yard Eltink te Bebeden Leeuwen, with approx. 15,52m, a width of approx. 5,20m and a draught of approx. 1,20m. The boat was abandoned and in very bad conditions. There was a lot of rubbish inside and outside and there was no plumbing or electrical or any another installation that could be repaired. It was impossible to start any work in those conditions. In total,... read more

Johanna is a fast and capable sailing barge and a beautiful family home. Her current owners have sailed her to Holland, Germany, Scotland's west coast and up and down the east coast of England. She regularly wins sailing matches in this country and previously in Holland and is set up for long range cruising (massive water and fuel tanks, solar panels etc). Johanna has a beautifully designed interior, including a large and extremely light open plan living space with numerous skylights. She has a modern kitchen, three stylish cabins sleeping six, a full bath in a big bathroom, an extr... read more

Boatshed Cornwall are delighted to list this Lemsteraak 11m Dutch Barge, one of many similar designs of this sought-after make constructed from steel. Lemsteraak Blom is a ship from the 11.20 meter line originating from the renowned yard Skipshelling. A compact yet versatile barge, with shallow draft. What stands out about this barge is the practical layout and effectiveness of the design. This example was brought back from the Netherlands to the UK during 2017 and is currently coded to MGN280 for commercial use. Due to retirement, this Dutch Barge is now for sale and would be idea... read more

* HEAVILY REDUCED - THIS BARGE IS NOW AN ABSOLUTE BARGAIN PRICE. OVER £1m SPENT ON HER * Boatshed London are delighted to offer this magnificent 25m Dutch Tjalk for sale. A truly spectacular, fully working sailing barge that has had over £1m invested in it over the last few years and represents a fantastic opportunity for the right buyer to enjoy this boat as much as the current owners have. This Groningen Tjalk, one of very few left, has been brought back to its original condition so her beautiful, flowing lines are in tact and there has never been any extensions or alterations. The ... read more

Sailing Barge Victor is a majestic, traditionally rigged 19th century sailing vessel with comfortable, facilities for guests. She has a wooden hull, flatbottomed with leeboards and a Traditional Spritsail rig. She is kept fully certified and surveyed for use as a passenger charter vessel. She is to be sold along with her successful charter business, the online booking system, the Wifi facility, card reader and the generous support of ABP Ports, Ipswich for her continued mooring and services. A payment is made for entering/ exiting the lock into the wet dock. From 1895 - 1946 she worked ca... read more