Greta was built 1892 at Brightlingsea Essex by Stones and has a length of 80ft, beam of 20ft, draft of 3ft and displaces 49 tons.
Greta was built for a barge sailmaker called Hibbs. He sold her to Owen Perry who owned a fine fleet of working boats noted for their smart turnout and racing success.
Greta's usual cargo consisted of grain, malt and building products, she did however carry some more unusual things for example the spars for the German Kaisers racing schooner.
In 1918 Greta was sold by Perry to The London Rochester Barge Company - now Crescent Shipping.
Early in World War II Greta was chartered by the Ministry of Supply. Her cargo was ammunition from the Army depot at Upnor near Rochester to naval vessels anchored in the Thames Estuary.
Greta is now owned by and is home to Steven Norris. She is berthed at Standard Quay Faversham.
Greta is maintained by Steven and his enthusiastic voluntary crew. She is sailed each season and regularly takes part in barge matches.