Ironsides in Gillingham 2017
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History | |
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United Kingdom | |
Owner |
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Builder | Clarke & Stanfield, Grays, Essex |
Launched | May 1900 |
Identification | United Kingdom Official Number 112271 |
General characteristics | |
Class and type | Thames barge |
Tonnage | 78 GRT |
Length | 84 feet (25.60 m) |
Beam | 20.3 feet (6.19 m) |
Draught | 6.4 feet (1.95 m) |
Propulsion | Sails |
Sail plan | Spritsail |
Notes | Website=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]