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The Last Steam Tug in Great Yarmouth

Richard Lee Barber

By Neil Cox

Although I do not remember seeing the Richard Lee Barber in use, here are some pictures of her prior to being sent to the breakers yard in Belguim. Her hull was in good condition and was presumably used as a barge or houseboat. I really am unsure about this information so any one with information about her would be a a great help.

Photo:a stern veiw of richard lee barber

Photo:stern veiw showing engine room skylight

Photo:portside veiw of the wheel house notice the removal of the navigation lights

Photo:richard lee barber towing other tugs into great yarmouth

Photo:news paper cutting of richard lee barber leaving great yarmouth

This gallery was added by Neil Cox on 07/12/2010.

Comments about this page

I recall that the Richard Lee Barber was frequently moored on the Gorleston side of the Yare at Baker Street in the period 1961-65 when as teenagers, we fished for eels nearby. Duncan Kirkwood

By Duncan Kirkwood
On 14/01/2011