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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
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.
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Thames History Writer
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