Sailing barge prepares to drop down through the opening in the Army bridge across the Colne connecting Rowhedge with Wivenhoe. This was built by the Royal Engineers during the 1914-18 war but was demolished soon after. Barges then wore red ensigns for identification by patrol vessels.
Used in Saltwater Village page 128 - source of image not recorded.
Used in Rowhedge Recollections, first edition, page 9.
From: Rowhedge photos and documents
Date: c1916
Image: John Leather Collection
Image ID BF70_001_050_001
