BARGES Meaning and
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Barges are large flat-bottomed boats that are primarily designed for carrying cargoes on inland and coastal waters. These vessels are typically made of steel, some with a wooden deck, and are known for their sturdy construction and spacious cargo capacity. Barges are usually unpowered and rely on tugboats or towboats to be transported. They are utilized for transporting various types of goods such as bulk commodities like coal, grain, and oil, as well as heavy machinery, shipping containers, and construction materials.
Barges have a rectangular or square-shaped hull, which allows them to have a shallow draft and navigate relatively shallow waterways. Their flat bottoms enable them to navigate canals, rivers, lakes, and estuaries. Barges are often equipped with ballast tanks that can be filled or emptied, allowing for better stability and adjusting the vessel's draft as needed.
Due to their large size, barges provide cost-effective transportation for heavy and bulky goods. They can be linked together in a configuration called a "barge train" or a "tow" where multiple barges are combined and towed by a single tugboat. This arrangement enables efficient and economic transportation of goods over long distances.
Barges have played a vital role in transportation and commerce for centuries, particularly in regions with extensive waterway networks. Their versatility, low environmental impact, and ability to transport diverse cargoes make barges an integral part of modern logistics and inland waterway systems globally.
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Etymology of BARGES
The word barges derives from the Old Dutch word barch, which originated in the early Middle Ages. The term was borrowed into the English language through Middle Dutch and Middle Low German. These dialects were spoken in the regions of the Low Countries and northern Germany. Over time, the spelling of barch evolved to barge in English. The exact origin of the Old Dutch word barch is uncertain, but it is believed to have Germanic roots. Ultimately, it can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word barkuz, which means boat.
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