Master General's barge approaching the Tower of London about 1770 (artists impression). From 1642 onwards the General of the Ordinance and officers of the board has a barge which they could use to undertake visits of inspection and attend ceremonial functions. In June 1707 a new barge was commissioned that was very richly ornate and 45ft long, this was still in use in the Georgian period.
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Master General's barge 
