Thames Scene: a Thames barge drawn up on the river bank silhouetted against the sky

Thames barges were used for the transport of goods along the river and the south-east coast. They were designed to be able to move freely in shallow waters. They were usually worked by two men, sometimes a man and boy.

Bound with PAF5128-PAF5131, PAF5133-PAF5135.; Signed by artist.

Object Details

ID: PAF5132
Type: Print
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Booth, John; Varley, Cornelius Varley, J & C
Date made: 9 Dec 1809
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Plate: 380 mm x 277 mm; Sheet: 350 x 490 mm
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