Thames Barge on the esturary at Maldon in Essex

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Malden Estuary in Essex is the home to several restored Thames Barges. They were the workhorses of the East coast until roads took over. Originally built only with sails they nearly all, later, became engine-powered.

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Size: 5313px × 3518px
Location: Maldon, Essex
Photo credit: © dean nixon / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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