Built 1892 at Brightlingsea Essex by Stones. Length 80ft, beam 20ft, draft 3ft, displacement 49 tons.

'Greta' was built for a barge sailmaker called Hibbs.

He sold her to Owen Perry who owned a fine fleet of working boats noted for their smart turnout & racing success.

'Greta's' usual cargo consisted of grain, malt & building products. She did however carry some more unusual things for example the spars for the German Kaisers racing schooner.

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In 1918 Greta was sold by Perry to The London Rochester Barge Company - which became Crescent Shipping. Early in World War II 'Greta' was chartered by the Ministry of Supply.

Her cargo was ammunition from the Army depot at Upnor near Rochester to Naval vessels anchored at the Nore in the Thames Estuary.

'Greta' is now privately owned by & is home to Steven Norris.

Normally she is berthed at Standard Quay Faversham, & spends the summers on the South Quay of Whitstable harbour. 'Greta' is maintained by Steven & his enthusiastic voluntary crew.

Sailed throughout each season 'Greta' regularly takes part in barge matches.