Wreck of Thames sailing barge, 'Edith and Hilda of Rochester', Heybridge Creek (EHER 13736)
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Summary
The Thames spritsail barge 'Edith and Hilda' was built at Rochester in 1892, was later used as a yacht and then as a houseboat before being abandoned in Heybridge Creek in 1992.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 858 074 (32m by 32m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HEYBRIDGE, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Edith and Hilda of Rochester, Official No. 98816, 56 ton. Built at Sittingbourne by White in 1892, 82.2 x 19 x 5.9. Owned by Caton, Samuel West Ltd. and Woods, later ICI. Sold as a yacht in 1957 and owned by Vernon Harvey before becoming a housebarge at Heybridge creek and abandoned in 1992. <1> <2>
See aerial photograph <3>.
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Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL80