Vertical datum: LAT
Horizontal datum: OSGB 36
Charted as COLONIA, 'notable debris' in the inter-tidal zone.
Quality of fix: Position precisely known, though condition of debris uncertain.
Charted in position 51°22.55N, 000°58.80E in a general depth of 1m in the Swale Channel.
In 1957 she was noted to be 'dispersed', and 'as near as possible level with the ground' (1, 20.12.57) while a 1969
echo-sounder search could not locate any debris and the status of her charted position was amended to DEAD. It is
possible that scant remains may still be present.
'Lost in Gales.' (1, citing R Lee, 23.11.77)
'This wood sailing barge sank off Pollard Spit, both crew being saved along with their pets, a dog, a cat and a canary.'

'October 1956 she was on Pollard's Spit near the Isle of Sheppey when her mainsail was blown away in a gale. She
started to take on water and declared a total loss. Her crew were rescued by the Southend lifeboat. The COLONIA
was the last barge to trade under sail in the Medway area.'
Built: 1897
Builder: Felton
Where built: Sandwich
Official Number: 105422
Dimensions are not known.
Tonnage: 62
Propulsion: Sail
Ownership:
1897 - Groom, Harwich(?)
Unknown date - Sold to Cranfield Brothers, Ipswich
c. 1918 - Sold to Francis and Gilder
1929/1930 - Wrecked (and presumably repaired)
1950 - Sold to Daniel's of Whitstable?