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07 06 2006 John Victor Cooper

A Thames lighter called "Sibley"

Queenborough, Isle of Sheppey. view map

This barge would carry about 100 tons of cargo.


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John Cooper19-Jun-2006 17:17
Thank you Clive, I will amend the caption.
CLIVE BROWNE 19-Jun-2006 16:41
THIS IS ACTUALLY A THAMES LIGHTER NAMED SIBLEY AND CAN HOLD APROX 100 TONS ITS INTENDED USE WAS TO BE TOWED TO A WHARF OR JETTY IN LONDON & LEFT TO BE LOADED / UNLOADED
John Cooper09-Jun-2006 21:37
Yes, they are towed only. They carry a huge amount of weight, about 200 tons if my memory serves me right.
Dave Beedon09-Jun-2006 21:30
Is a dumb barge one that is not self-propelled?
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