DUMB HOPPER BARGE | Canmore

A Barge without integral means of propulsion other than sweeps or oars, and fitted to self-discharge through large doors in the bottom. This variant of the type was probably uncommon, and typically used to carry dredging spoil to the dumping ground.

Classifications

Maritime Thesaurus (rcahms)

> Maritime Craft

>> Transport Vessel

>>> Cargo Vessel

>>>> Barge

>>>>> Dumb Hopper Barge

Display sites of this type

Heritagedata.org: Linked Data resource