SB Dover Castle

Built in 1872, Dover Castle was operated on the Deben by Robert Skinner from 1923, this was the twilight period of barge traffic on the Deben: she was in her dotage, having been bought cheaply and worked with old sails in poor condition.

In 1930 she was run onto the left bank opposite the Tide Mill and left to rot1Robert Simper, Barges on the River Deben, Topsail 44..

The remains of SB Dover Castle on July 28th 2023 at LW looking down river
The remains of SB Dover Castle on July 28th 2023 at LW looking downriver
The remains of SB Dover Castle on July 28th 2023 at LW looking towards the Tide Mill Yacht Harbour
The remains of SB Dover Castle on July 28th 2023 at LW looking towards the Tide Mill Yacht Harbour

Barge Details

Name: Dover Castle, Official No.: 67038, Owner: Skinner 1923, Year built: 1872, Built at Sittingbourne, Built by: , GRT: 50, Dimensions ft: ,

Footnotes

Image Sources and Credits

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    Robert Simper, Barges on the River Deben, Topsail 44.

Image Credits and Sources

  • The remains of SB Dover Castle on July 28th 2023 at LW looking down river: Photograph by Eamonn O'Byrne
  • The remains of SB Dover Castle on July 28th 2023 at LW looking towards the Tide Mill Yacht Harbour: Photograph by Eamonn O'Byrne

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