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The *Blue Mermaid*, a 2019 steel-hulled replica of a traditional Thames Sailing Barge, operates without an engine, relying entirely on sail power and tidal currents for navigation.5:27 Commissioned by the Sea Change Charity, the vessel features a loose-footed mainsail, a mizzen mast stepped behind the rudder, and leeboards to prevent leeway.13:19 Maneuvering requires specific techniques: the crew backs the jib to assist in tacking, while the mizzen sheet attaches to the rudder to aid in turning.3:15 Because the barge lacks an engine, the crew manages all departures and arrivals at moorings or anchorages by timing the tide and wind.2:51 Anchoring involves manually deploying traditional fisherman-style anchors and paying out chain marked in fathoms directly onto the deck.10:29 The vessel utilizes solar panels for low-energy lighting and relies on oil lamps for navigation lights.4:49 The barge is licensed to carry up to 115 tons of cargo in its hold, though it accommodates 12 passengers and a crew of three for sail training operations.22:13

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