We are delighted to offer Alice and Mona, a beautifully presented and exceptionally spacious 1925 Humber barge, now available on a highly sought-after residential mooring on a peaceful stretch of the River Thames. This rare opportunity combines the charm and character of traditional river living with all the comforts and space of a family home. Perfectly suited for a young family, Alice and Mona offers generous accommodation including a large open-plan living area, a stylish and modern kitchen, a full-size bathroom, two comfortable double bedrooms, and a charming nursery room at the bow. T... read more

Historic Humber Barge Poem20 Open day viewing on the 24/05/25, book to view. Length 61 ft Beam 15 ft Original tonnage was 67 tones Reluctant sale of our project barge, built in 1899 by Hunt and Fowler In Hull and is registered on the National Historic Ships register. The hull is Iron and a few years back had an informal survey which showed the hull thickness was 8-10mm thick. At the stern was 8mm which we had re-plated while lifted out in an attempt to save doing it down the line. most of the hull was10mm. We had the intention to turn Poem into a houseboat/live aboard... read more

Alice and Mona is a beautiful 3-bedroom family home, situated one of the best moorings on the Thames. Full survey undertaken in 2021. She is a spacious Humber barge with a large open-plan living space, modern kitchen, full size bathroom, 2x double bedrooms and lovely nursery room. Perfect for a young family. Rare opportunity to get a residential mooring on the Thames with communal gardens and a friendly community. This is one of the most idillic moorings on a quiet stretch of the river, with easy access to many good riverside pubs by boat. The nearest parking is a short walk across M... read more

History & Conversion Dritan has been lovingly converted to an exceptionally high standard during 20 years of current ownership. Dritan originally served on the Humber and was built by Dunstans of Thorne for Hodgsons Tannery in 1945, although she was launched in 1946. All works commissioned and overseen by current owners (a former mechanical engineer) to the highest engineering standards, in a sympathetic style commensurate with Dritan’s heritage. She boasts her original Gardner 4LW engine. Dritan made a once in a lifetime voyage from the Trent and the Humber around the Eas... read more

one of only 3 remaining square rigged Humber keels - built 1923 only engined in 1940, with the same Lister still the means of propulsion. original aft skippers cabin... read more

This is a part-completed project. She's a historic Humber Keel, one of several that plied their trade on the Humber and Trent. She's had a roof put on, a wheelhouse built and there is a brand new Vetus engine and gearbox ready to be installed. Unfortunately, the Owner doesn't now have time to complete her. These boat details are subject to contract. Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered. Register with Boatshed to see 35 extra photos of this Humber Keel 25m . This Humber Keel 25m has been personally photographed and viewed by Paul Watson of Boatshed Yorkshire.... read more