On inland waterways, barges handle bulky and nonperishable items such as coal, grain, and cement at relatively low prices. Barges are slow, but they can move large quantities of goods.
Barges are used on Canals
Barges can transport a large amount and variety of materials. Motorless, they cost less when standing idle or waiting to be loaded.
On Barges
The use of the barges are transportation of sea cargo. The people who have ships & the equipment they use on the ship they do transport with use of the barge they get & use.
barges were used to carry what down the nile river
Barges Hmound Al-Barges has written: 'The treachery'
The Mississippi River is used by people in barges. Barges carry 60% of the countries goods. By Danielle In Year 9 (Grade 8)
Barges typically travel at speeds of 5-8 miles per hour, depending on the size of the barge and the conditions of the waterway. They are designed for slower, more efficient transport of goods compared to other forms of transportation.
Other options for transporting oil across oceans include pipelines, tankers, and barges. Pipelines can be used to transport oil overland to ports for shipment by tanker or barge. Tankers are large ships specifically designed to carry oil in bulk over long distances. Barges are smaller vessels that can transport oil along rivers and coastal areas.
I am thinking that it maybe the network in Europe for barges. Only thing is it was about 2000 miles in length. The barges were fine until rail came along and killed it quickly.
Boats, battleships and barges are used to travel on water.
Barges are typically made from steel or aluminum, which provide the necessary strength and durability to withstand the harsh conditions of water transport. Some smaller or specialized barges may also be constructed from reinforced concrete or fiberglass. The choice of material often depends on the barge's intended use, such as carrying cargo or serving as a floating platform. Additionally, the hull design is critical for stability and efficiency in navigation.