Humber Barge 60ft

Great Survey
£135,000.00 (Approx US$174,743)
  • Boat REF#  ·  321210
  • Length  ·  18.79m
  • Year  ·  1920
  • Construction  ·  Steel
  • Underwater profile  ·  Full-Displacement
  • Sleeping berths  ·  4
  • Engine  ·  1 x diesel 0hp, Lister ()
  • Lying  ·  Medway, Kent
Boatshed Medway
Boatshed Medway
Boatshed Medway Team

This boat is awaiting activation and is not currently for sale on the Boatshed system.

Extra Details

Lying Medway, Kent
Last survey 11/08/2022

Mechanical

Engine 1 x diesel 0hp
Engine make and model Lister ()
Engine Hours Not Recorded
Engine Cooled Direct
Fuel consumption (approx) Not Recorded

Not much is know about the engine but a local engineer thinks he could get her going again.

Dimensions

Length 18.79m
Beam 4.77m
Draft Min 1.20m
Draft Max 1.20m
Storage On mooring

Construction

Construction Steel
Underwater profile Full-Displacement
Finish 2 pack finish

A Sheffield type Humber Barge with a flat bottom, apple bow and counter stern. Constructed of riveted carbon steel with lapped plates riveted through transverse floors and stringers. The recent survey highlights the fact that this vessel has professionally been overplated underneath and all necessary remedial works have been undertaken.

Accommodation

Total # of berths 4
No. of double berths 1
No. of single berths 2
Cabin(s) 2
Sink 1
Shower 1
Heads 1 heads (Sea Toilet)

There are roof lights throughout giving plenty of natural light, as well as small portholes which add great character.

Access is via a side door into the wheelhouse where you have a large L-shape galley. The galley has been beautifully fitted and is well equipped. The wide staircase takes you down to the saloon area which includes large Wood burning stove, a small door off the saloon leads to the second bedroom where the owners have made use of every inch of the space! This barge oozes character and has such a lovely feel about her.
Moving forward from the saloon you have the master bedroom which benefits from a bath & sink in a open plan style on the port side. Continue forward into heads which benefits from a large shower to and much character.

4 burner propane Stove

Accommodation

Stove
Broiler
Oven
Sink
Refrigerator
Cabin heating
Pressurised water system
Hot water system
Non-Smokers
Washing Machine

There are roof lights throughout giving plenty of natural light, as well as small portholes which add great character.

Access is via a side door into the wheelhouse where you have a large L-shape galley. The galley has been beautifully fitted and is well equipped. The wide staircase takes you down to the saloon area which includes large Wood burning stove, a small door off the saloon leads to the second bedroom where the owners have made use of every inch of the space! This barge oozes character and has such a lovely feel about her.
Moving forward from the saloon you have the master bedroom which benefits from a bath & sink in a open plan style on the port side. Continue forward into heads which benefits from a large shower to and much character.

4 burner propane Stove

Deck Gear

Rode
Fenders

1 anchors

Broker's Comments

Boatshed Medway are delighted to present this Humber Keel Barge which used to be the famous Greenwich Bookboat.

The Bookboat sailed into Greenwich in the summer of 1978. She then become a favorite destination for children for the next 20-odd years. The Bookboat was the only specialist children’s bookshop south of the river and probably the only floating children’s bookshop in the world. And for its size it packed quite a punch - by 1984 it was carrying over 7,000 titles! She sadly had to close in the early 90's due to Health & Safety laws and a few years later she was purchased by the current owners who converted her into the 2 bed liveaboard she is today.

This lovely vessel is stacked in history and makes a very good sized 2 bedroom home on the water. She has had a lot of work carried out and plating. She now has a favourable current survey too. The residential mooring she currently occupies can be taken over subject to the marina's approval. The current owners are paying around £300 per month. She is located close to the historic town of Rochester in Kent. There is plenty of parking and this barge benefits from her own private terrace adjacent.

Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered. These boat details are subject to contract.

Owners FAQ's

How long have you owned the boat for?

4 Years

Why are you selling her?

moving

Where have you sailed her?

Used as a houseboat

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