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English sailing barge From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
SB Marjorie is a 56-ton wooden Thames sailing barge, built by Orvis at Ipswich, Suffolk, England in 1898 for R. & W. Paul Ltd. She was used to carry various cargoes on the London River and along the Channel.[1]
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Marjorie competing in the 109th Medway Barge Sailing match, viewed from the shore at Gillingham Pier. | |
| History | |
|---|---|
 United Kingdom | |
| Name | Marjorie |
| Owner |
|
| Builder | Orvis of Ipswich |
| Launched | 1898 |
| Identification | United Kingdom Official Number 108373 |
| Status | Sailing |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type | Thames barge |
| Tonnage | 56 GRT |
| Length | 84 feet (25.60 m) |
| Beam | 19.3 feet (5.88 m) |
| Draught | 6.2 feet (1.89 m) |
| Propulsion | Sails. |
| Sail plan | Spritsail |
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