Bristol Channel
- NAME:
- Harriett
- CERTIFICATE No.
- 2347
- Website Address:
- www.friendsofpurton.org.uk
| Status: | Registered |
|---|---|
| Date recorded: | 21/05/2010 |
HARRIETT was built as a barge in 1905 and is of timber carvel construction, teak and oak. She was originally ketch rigged and was propelled by sail or towed. She operated as a cargo vessel until 1964 on the Kennet and Avon Canal, River Severn and Bristol Harbour and then became a barge offloading from ships.
In 1964 the vessel was beached at Purton as part of the River Severn Barrier. Many vessels, known collectively as the Purton Hulks, formed a barrier to prevent further erosion of the riverbank between the River Severn and the parallel Sharpness to Gloucester canal.
In 1964 the vessel was beached at Purton as part of the River Severn Barrier. Many vessels, known collectively as the Purton Hulks, formed a barrier to prevent further erosion of the riverbank between the River Severn and the parallel Sharpness to Gloucester canal.
None notified, please let us know if you have any additional information.
- Function:
- Cargo Vessel
- Sub Functional Area:
- Barge
- Type:
- Kennet canal broad beam barge
- Builder:
- Robbins Lane & Pinnigar
- Build date:
- 1905
- Length overall:
- 73.77 feet (22.50 metres)
- Tonnage
- 60 (Current Tonnage)
- Depth:
- 5.21 feet (1.59 metres)
- Beam
- Beam: 14.20 feet (4.33 metres)
- Propulsion:
- sail
- Engine:
- None
- Engine builder:
- None
- Boiler:
- None
- Boiler maker:
- None
- Current use:
- Purton Hulk River Severn Barrier
- Present location:
- Purton
- Available for hire:
- No
- Available for excursions:
- No