Magna Carta was built in the Netherlands in 1936. She was converted from a sand carrying cargo vessel to a hotel barge in 2001-2002 after 65 years carrying cargo for the same family. The barge conversion was designed and managed by Dominic Read, one of the new owners.

Magna Carta
History
United Kingdom
NameMagna Carta
RouteRiver Thames
Launched1936
ChristenedPia
StatusIn service
General characteristics
Class and typeCommercial passenger vessel
Tonnage225
Length117 ft (36 m)
Beam16.5 ft (5.0 m)
Decks2
Installed power230-volt 60KVA generator and inverters for silent night power
PropulsionScania 218 HP
SpeedMaximum 10 knots
Capacity8 passengers
CrewCaptain and 4 crew
NotesHolds 10 tons of water and 3 tons of fuel

Magna Carta has 4 double cabins allowing her to carry up to 8 passengers. She also has separate crew quarters which house the crew of four. The crew consists of the captain, two hostesses, chef, and tour guide.[1][2][3]

References

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  1. ^ Steven B. Stern (2004). Stern's Guide to the Cruise Vacation 2005. Pelican Publishing Company. ISBN 978-1-58980-240-7.
  2. ^ Kay Showker; Bob Sehlinger (2007). The Unofficial Guide to Cruises. Wiley. ISBN 978-0-470-08791-6.
  3. ^ Shirley Slater; Harry Basch (1997). Fielding's Worldwide Cruises 1998. Fielding Worldwide. ISBN 978-1-56952-156-4.
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