Identification needed

[Heartland]

This image dates from 2002 and is a craft on the River Trent but what was this vessel ?

 

[magnetman]

Sheffield keel?

[John Brightley]

It has a website:

http://www.castlebarge.com/index

"The Castle Barge was a Spillers grain barge plying its trade between Hull and Gainsborough. Converted into a public house in 1980 it is now an established part of Newark's lively pub & restaurant scene."

[Heartland]

Interesting find

The website does not specify type of craft but a keel might fit

 

The Castle Barge at Newark 

Built in 1923 as the Ril Elsie and sold in 1980 at scrap value she was offered for sale in 2023 but was still awaiting sale in 2024

 

The craft in 1960 is seen on the left at Hull Docks amongst other craft

 

 

Edited December 17, 2024 by Heartland