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水曜日, 4月 1, 2026
River Thames, ロンドン中心部, イギリス
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Flat-Bottom Barges on the Thames: Design and Use

Understand why flat-bottom barges were perfect for the Thames tide and city landings.

12/2/2025
13 min read
Historic flat-bottom freight boat on the Thames

Flat-bottom barge

Low draft, big cargo, easy landings — the city’s freight logic.


Design Notes

  • Boxy hull for capacity; reinforced chines for durability.
  • Tug pairing optimized manoeuvres.

著者について

Thames History Writer

Thames History Writer

テムズの一日を、やさしく、洞察深く、ローカルのコツで満たすためにこのガイドを作りました。

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Thames
Barges
Freight
History

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