SB Kitty (1895)

Kitty alongside in Rochester 2017
History
United Kingdom
NameKitty
Owner
  • Horatio (‘Raish’) Horlock and three co-owners (1895-1933)
  • Francis and Gilders (1933-1951)
  • London and Rochester Trading Company (1951-1955)
  • Brown & Co, of Chelmsford (1955-1961)
  • Maldon Yacht & Barge Charter Co Ltd,(1964-1976)
  • Patrick Keen (1985-1988)
  • Top-sail Charters, Cooks Yard (-date)
BuilderJohn and Herbert Cann, of Gashouse Creek, Harwich.
LaunchedApril 1895
IdentificationOfficial Number 105418
FateCharter yacht
General characteristics
Class & typeThames barge
Tonnage65 GRT
Length82.13 feet (25.03 m)
Beam19.38 feet (5.91 m)
Draught6.59 feet (2.01 m)
PropulsionSails
Sail planSpritsail bowsprit
NotesWebsite: http://www.top-sail.co.uk/the-barges/kitty/

Kitty is a wooden Thames sailing barge in the bowsprit class of 65 tons. She was built in Harwich in 1895. She is No. 209 on the National Historic Ships Register.

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