There were numerous poems and songs written about sailing barges.Here are some that I have come across:

Bargemen's Brotherhood - S. Shrubsall
Coastwise Barges
Day is Done - Ron Ducker
Homeward Bound - Ron Ducker
LOOK OUT! - APCM Handbook
My First Ship - Ron Ducker
My Skippers - Ron Ducker
Kitty - Jill Schumacher.

I'll add more as they come to light.