A council spokesperson said the quay would be dredged near the "heritage barges" including the barge berths and the pontoon ...

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The barges would use the River Colne to travel between Colchester and the River Thames in London, pictured here in 1885 Sailing barges began to be used to transport cargo, primarily to and from ...

Moored in the historic brickmaking dock at Lower Halstow, this restored Thames sailing barge spends her summers taking passengers on sailing trips, before converting to become a restaurant tea ...

It looks at boats ranging from the modest coracle – whose shape was adapted to suit individual rivers across Britain – to the imposing Thames sailing barges – boats that helped build London.

But Maldon District Council said a build up of mud was making it increasingly difficult for boats - including the iconic Thames barges - to pass "safely and effectively". The strategy and ...