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 The spritsail barge ISABEL of about 120 tons with a stack of hay and her gear lowered to pass under the London bridges. Built in Conyer Keny in 1888.

Photograph from the Society for Sailing Barge Research (SSBR) archives, used in West Mersea 2011 Regatta Programme. Bill Green from West Mersea (1888 to 1979) joined her at the age of 16, trading between London, Ipswich and Colchester including ...
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The spritsail barge ISABEL of about 120 tons with a stack of hay and her gear lowered to pass under the London bridges. Built in Conyer Keny in 1888.
Photograph from the Society for Sailing Barge Research (SSBR) archives, used in West Mersea 2011 Regatta Programme. Bill Green from West Mersea (1888 to 1979) joined her at the age of 16, trading between London, Ipswich and Colchester including several cargoes to the Blackwater.


Photo: Ron Green Collection - SSBR
Image ID RG03_122
Category 2 Places-->Thames


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This image is part of the Mersea Museum Collection.