You don’t have to be a sailor to cruise the estuaries of Essex on this historic craft. The skipper will show you the ropes – or just sit back and enjoy the ride In a darkened room in Maldon, Essex, a ship’s lantern illuminates the laundry drying on a web of ropes suspended from the ceiling. Bet...
Source: [Guardian International](https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2026/aug/08/sailing-holiday-thames-barge-essex)