Approx 27m x 5m flat bottomed Thames Lighter Barge of riveted mild steel construction with welded repairs, built by T&D Murrell & Sons. For refurb project or scrap. Don't know about the full condition of the hull. We think it hasn't been out of the water for a long time. Is taking on water. Not at a great rate but needs pumping out for a few minutes every couple of weeks. The April 2021 in water Condition Survey report, undertaken for insurance, notes "Externally the hull was examined above water and found in fair condition but neglected. The interior of the hull and sup... read more

Barge with Crane for sale. Due to a bereavement within the family we are selling this barge 'sold as seen so viewing' and we highly recommend viewing. This barge has below deck storage and a hydraulic crane with a self lift 4 ton capacity of 4 ton, Volvo engines 5:1 gear box and is capable of 8 knots. Below deck hold storage: Length - 19.10m Width - 5.60m Height - 2.630m Other features include keel cooling and the auxiliary engine is air cooled. Please contact me for more details or to view this barge... read more

This vessel started its life as a Thames Lighter Barge and was then fitted out as a 4 bed Houseboat. Aphrodite II is a steel hulled, 2 floor fully enclosed space and is currently being used as a series of office spaces on the upper level with a fully fitted kitchen, with a lower saloon, bar storage and workshops on the lower level. There are 2 bathrooms on board which are connected to 2000 litre black water tanks. On the forward deck there is a dumb waiter that enables easy moving of goods from the top deck down into the lower forward storage compartment. Included in the sales price is ... read more

A 80ft engineless, wooden Thames Sailing Barge, 1881. Registered in Rochester, Kent. 1882. Built for carrying a cargo of bricks from Medway to the Thames. She crossed the Channel over to France and Holland, around the coast as far south as Southampton and Devonport. George Smeed has been completely rebuilt / restored over last 30 plus years. In 1922 she was rebuilt to increase her cargo capacity. The present restoration was started back in 1976 to date with a continuous maintenance programme. A National Historic Vessel, wooden hull flat bottomed with lee boards. she has never been fitted... read more

A National Historic vessel, Kitty is a fully working sailing, Charter vessel / Liveaboard vessel. She is 82ft long with a 22ft beam. Fully kitted out for as a rather unique venue for a business meetings, Family Parties, Corporate entertainment or just for the sheer pleasure of a sail aboard one of these magnificent ex " Work Horses". Kitty is a wooden vessel. Built in 1895 by J & H Cann of Harwich, having undergone a major refurbishment. It's widely-held opinion amongst the barge community that Sailing Barge Kitty is now considered to be one of the finest barges that... read more