| Name: | COLCHESTER |
| Type: | Steam Barge |
| Launched: | 28/02/1880 |
| Completed: | 09/1880 |
| Builder: | John Softley & Co |
| Yard: | South Shields |
| Yard Number: | 136 |
| Dimensions: | 85grt, 39nrt, 95.0 x 16.0 x 6.6ft |
| Engines: | IC2cyl (12.5 & 22 x 18ins), 20nhp |
| Engines by: | Pattison & Co, Mushroom, Newcastle |
| Propulsion: | 1 x Screw |
| Construction: | Iron |
| Reg Number: | 79409 |
| History: | |
| 01/10/1880 | Mills, Beckwith & Marriage, Colchester; registered at Colchester |
| No later history known | |
| Comments: |
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Shields Daily News, Wednesday, 03/03/1880