TSBT Barges

Centaur

Launched at Harwich in 1895 by J & H Cann who were regarded by some bargemen as the finest wooden barge builders. The shape and style was thought to be second to none. Centaur is a very pretty barge with an elegant transom stern and a lovely sheer to her bows.

More about S.B. Centaur.

Pudge

One of the last wooden barges built, she was launched at Rochester in 1922. A Dunkirk ‘Little Ship’ she played an important part in the evacuation of troops from the beaches in 1940 and is credited with saving 300 soldiers from the beaches. She traded as an auxillary and later as a motor barge until 1968.

More about S.B. Pudge.

Barges: a Short History

A century ago over two thousand Thames sailing barges were used to transport goods around Britain and to Europe. Usually sailed by two men they were as at home in the shallow Essex creeks as sailing in the North Sea and English Channel.

Now only about thirty one remain in sailing condition.

Thames Barges: short History.

New Book Release

'The Racing Horlocks 1868 -1971'

is the first new quality Barge book to be published for several years. It has been written by member Ron Weyda with Bob Horlock, as a sequel to 'Mistleyman's Log.'

That book covered the trading days of the Horlock family and this new one covers the racing endeavours of the Horlocks. It is a good quality hardback book with over 150 illustrations and photographs, many of which have not previously been published, together with a wealth of information on tactics and design.

Now available @ £21.95 plus p&p. Copies sold via the Trust will help support the Pudge Appeal.

To order a copy by post, please send a cheque, payable to R Newlyn for £24.50 (£21.95 plus £ 2.55 p&p) to Roger Newlyn, 7 Hopewell Drive, Gravesend, Kent DA12 4PX.

If you require more than one copy please Contact our books salesman.