[3e] Thames Pleasure Barge

[Phaelen Bleux]

Thames Pleasure Barge (1750s; TL5)
Inspired by the large boats seen in Antonio Canaletto's "View of London and the Thames."

Subassemblies: Body +6 with Average lines.
Powertrain: 18 Rowing Stations.
Occupancy: 19 XRCS (18 rowers, helmsman), 56 RPS.
Cargo: 0.

Armor: 2/3W overall

Statistics:
Size: 55'x9'x12' Payload: 7.5 tons Lwt.: 19.4 tons
Volume: 3,460 cf. Maint.: 146 hours Price: $18,681

HT: 12. HPs: 2060 Body.

wSpeed: 6 wAccel: 0.06 wDecel: 0.5 wMR: 0.05 wSR: 4
Draft: 3'. Flotation Rating: 90 tons.

Design Notes:
Structure is Medium, with Standard materials. Waterproofed. Armor is DR 3 Standard Wood. The volume of the armor is figured into the design, as per the rules on p. VEii5. Instead of 56 passenger seats, this space can be easily converted into 2 luxury cabins for the well-to-do. This adds $15,000 to the price of the vessel.