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On this page you can view photographs and information on Thames Barges that played a part in the Dunkirk evacuation.
You can get more information from the Association of Dunkirk Little Ships website.
Barbara Jean
Two of the largest sailing barges ever used on the Thames were built at Brightlingsea in 1924; known as the Aidie and the Barbara Jean, each carried a cargo of about 260 tons and was of 119 tons net weight. Both were lost at Dunkirk in 1940, attempting to rescue British forces from the Normandy beaches.
Captain: C. Webb, Master
Lost - beached with stores and ammunition on June 1st 1940
Troops Transported: - 0
Site update May 2009 |
