SB Ironsides

Ironsides in Gillingham 2017
History
United Kingdom
Owner
  • APCM Associated Portland Cement (1900-1928)
  • London and Rochester Trading Company (1928-1967)
  • Maurice O'Gill
  • Alan Reeky 1967
BuilderClarke & Stanfield, Grays, Essex
LaunchedMay 1900
IdentificationUnited Kingdom Official Number 112271
General characteristics
Class and typeThames barge
Tonnage78 GRT
Length84 feet (25.60 m)
Beam20.3 feet (6.19 m)
Draught6.4 feet (1.95 m)
PropulsionSails
Sail planSpritsail
NotesWebsite=https://ironsidessailingbarge.co.uk/

Ironsides is an iron-hulled Thames barge which was built in 1900 for APCM. She was registered in London. A 60 hp auxiliary engine was fitted in 1939.[1]

  1. ^ "Ironsides Sailing Barge History - Ironsides Sailing Barge". Ironsides Sailing Barge. Retrieved 5 June 2018.