Marjorie, a Thames Barge
The story of the Thames Barge is a moral for today. This boat evolved slowly, over a thousand years, as a load carrier but paradoxically it was the coming of the age of steam that led to its greatest success. It could carry huge loads, it could be sailed with only three crew and it needed no fuel! This is a more general view.
The photo was taken as the Marjorie set sail from St Katherine's Dock, by Tower Bridge.
posted by Ham at 00:02 --
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post a commentI love the old wooden boat with the modern motor attached, and the coil of rope and the life-saver...very lovely!!
Not quite the same as the tug-pulled barges we have here! I like the look of these barges more :)
These boats must be one of the most evocotive scenes ever seen on "old Father Thames" thankl u
Yes, evocative... If you forget the engine you have the feeling to be back in time, centuries ago... I feel I'm hearing some old sailor songs coming up from the foredeck!
I love to visit docks, every time I go to london.
stéphan
I don't know why but I really like this picture :-)