Barge

Details Barge Barge

1978-03-17

1983-06-28

Basinger, Sherman D.

Ships

Towing or pushing

Nested vessels

B63B 2156

Patent

active

043899609

ABSTRACT:
A barge with an open bottom well at the stern for receiving a tug for propelling the barge further includes a flexible seal which extends rearwardly into the open bottom of the well to engage the bottom portion of a tug propelling the barge to close the bottom of the tug recess well and reduce or eliminate hydrodynamic water resistance within the well.

REFERENCES:
patent: 815737 (1906-03-01), Pool
patent: 1406602 (1922-02-01), Baer

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