Magna Carta (barge)
 Magna Carta | |
| History | |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | |
| Name | Magna Carta |
| Route | River Thames |
| Launched | 1936 |
| Christened | Pia |
| Status | In service |
| General characteristics | |
| Class & type | Commercial passenger vessel |
| Tonnage | 225 |
| Length | 117 ft (36 m) |
| Beam | 16.5 ft (5.0 m) |
| Decks | 2 |
| Installed power | 230-volt 60KVA generator and inverters for silent night power |
| Propulsion | Scania 218 HP |
| Speed | Maximum 10 knots |
| Capacity | 8 passengers |
| Crew | Captain and 4 crew |
| Notes | Holds 10 tons of water and 3 tons of fuel |
Magna Carta was built in the Netherlands in 1936. She was converted from a sand carrying cargo vessel to a hotel barge in 2001–2002 after 65 years carrying cargo for the same family. The barge conversion was designed and managed by Dominic Read, one of the new owners.
Magna Carta has four double cabins allowing her to carry up to eight passengers. She also has separate crew quarters which house the crew of four. The crew consists of the captain, two hostesses, chef, and tour guide.[1][2][3]
References
- ↑ Steven B. Stern (2004). Stern's Guide to the Cruise Vacation 2005. Pelican Publishing Company. ISBN 978-1-58980-240-7.
- ↑ Kay Showker; Bob Sehlinger (2007). The Unofficial Guide to Cruises. Wiley. ISBN 978-0-470-08791-6.
- ↑ Shirley Slater; Harry Basch (1997). Fielding's Worldwide Cruises 1998. Fielding Worldwide. ISBN 978-1-56952-156-4.
External links
- Magna Carta Official site