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An unknown vessel lies on the western bank of Forder Lake at Shillingham Quay.

Type

Unknown

History

The real name and type of this vessel is unknown. It was thought to be a sailing barge called the Lord John Roberts but no barge of this name has been found so far. It has also been suggested that the name of this vessel is the George Murray. Some reports say that this is the Elizabeth Jane but this vessel was abandoned on the foreshore at Antony Passage.

The type is also unknown, the hull shares similar characteristics to a Thames spritsail barge and barges from the Severn, but more work is needed to identify what type of ship this is. A recent report identifies this as being a Tamar barge, however this vessel is slab-sided with a very hard chine and reinforced with long, shaped iron knees, features that you do not find on a Tamar barge.

This vessel is significant because of its unusual construction and the name and type of vessel is unknown, so it is worth preserving. Research is ongoing by The SHIPS Project and this web page will be updated shortly.

Read about this hulk on John Cotton's Historic Shipping website .

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Description

The remains of the bottom and lower part of the sides of this vessel could still be seen on the foreshore when The SHIPS Project photographed the hulk in 2017.

Location and Access

West side of Forder Lake at Shillingham Quay, just to the north of the railway viaduct that crosses Forder Lake.

Nearby hulks include Trawler Boy Eric , the Steam Pinnace , the Landing Craft and Tamar sailing barge Elizabeth Jane

Last updated 18 May 2021

Position OS: SX 41311 57808
Position GPS: 50.398676, -4.234157

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