[Phill]

Can any one help me in tracing the History of an old barge?............... My Granddad was a lighterman in the 30s and 40s. Owning 2 barges, one of which was named PHYLLIS after one of my aunts, we know he worked the Thames and also the Solent, are there any sites or anything that can help me with this, i would be very greatfull
A very confused Phill ???????????

[karbine]

Are you talking about sailing barges? or thames barge barges?

[Santos]

Phil,

If you go to the below site, there is alot of info on tracing Thames Sailing Barges. I hope this is of help.

http://www.thamesbarge.org.uk/barges/bargeresearch.html

Chris.

[Phill]

Originally Posted by karbine

Are you talking about sailing barges? or thames barge barges?

my grandad could of started out with sailing barges but i think i'll stick to motor barges mainly thames use
cheers Phill

[Phill]

Originally Posted by Santos

Phil,

If you go to the below site, there is alot of info on tracing Thames Sailing Barges. I hope this is of help.

http://www.thamesbarge.org.uk/barges/bargeresearch.html

Chris.

Cheers Phill

[Stuart Smith]

I've found her here in Luton, in fact have been married to her for 30 years. Her name really is Phyllis.
Stuart

[Phill]

Originally Posted by Stuart Smith

I've found her here in Luton, in fact have been married to her for 30 years. Her name really is Phyllis.
Stuart

STRANGE REALY? I have a Phyllis at home to..........I've known her for 18 years