S.B.Lady Daphne - Before the start of the Medway Barge Match 1998. (Photo - D.Renouf)

LADY DAPHNE of Rochester.

85 tons, built of wood at Rochester in 1923 by Short Bros.
90 x 21.4 x 7.3.
Auxillary Ruston 100 engine installed in 1948, gear removed 1958 and used as a motor barge by her owners R & W Paul Ltd.
Sold in 1973 to Taylor Woodrow Ltd. and rerigged 1974 at Maldon.

Sold to new owner in 1996 and chartered through Topsail Charters.
Based at St. Katharine's Dock, London.