SB Ironsides

Ironsides in Gillingham 2017
History
United Kingdom
Owner
  • APCM Associated Portland Cement (1900-1928)
  • London and Rochester Trading Company (1928-1967)
  • Maurice O'Gill
  • Alan Reeky 1967
BuilderClarke & Stanfield, Grays, Essex
LaunchedMay 1900
IdentificationUnited Kingdom Official Number 112271
General characteristics
Class & typeThames barge
Tonnage78 GRT
Length84 feet (25.60 m)
Beam20.3 feet (6.19 m)
Draught6.4 feet (1.95 m)
PropulsionSails
Sail planSpritsail
NotesWebsite=https://ironsidessailingbarge.co.uk/

Ironsides is an iron-hulled Thames barge which was built in 1900 for APCM. She was registered in London. A 60 hp auxiliary engine was fitted in 1939.