Hulk of Thames sailing barge, 'Excelsior of Harwich', Maldon Hythe (EHER 13737)

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Summary

The remains of a hulked Thames sailing barge, Excelsior of Harwich, which was built in 1822. It is hulked off of Maldon Hythe, though it is not known when. The stem is visible.

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Grid reference	TL 8588 0699 (point) Transcribed from Google Earth imagery.
Civil Parish	HEYBRIDGE, MALDON, ESSEX

Type and Period

THAMES SAILING BARGE (Early 19th century to Modern - 1822 AD (between) to 2050 AD (throughout))
HULK (Early 19th century to Modern - 1822 AD? (throughout) to 2050 AD (throughout))

Description

Excelsior of Harwich, Official No. 21354, 50 ton. Built Ipswich 1822. Owners Parsons, Harwich, Prior, Maidstone. Hulked off Maldon Hythe, stem visible. <1> <2> See aerial photograph <3>.

Sources

<1> SEX37957 DESC TEXT: Society for Spritsail Barge Research. 1993. Sailing Barges Towards 2000.
<2> SEX37958 Report: Society for Spritsail Barge Research. 1987. The Last Berth of the Sailorman.
<3> SEX62867 Aerial Photograph: ECC. 2000. CP/00/35/5,6.

Other References

Old SMR Number: TL80

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