Hopper Barges
Hoppers are usually of double-hull construction, wherein the sides and bottom of the cargo hold are separated from the hull by void spaces. These barges are designed for efficient transport of commodities in bulk, such as grain, coal, sugar, ore, steel, aggregates, timber products and numerous other cargos.

Hopper barges have a boxed, single raked, or double-raked hull configuration. The hoppers may be covered or open. Covers provide protection of cargos from outside elements. Covers may be roll-top (telescoping), or lift-off (stacking) type.

McDonough Barge Size Approximate Short Ton Cargo Capacity at Freeboards of: 2' 3' 4' 195’ x 35’ x 12’ 1630 1450 1245 195’ x 35’ x 13’ 1880 1670 1460 200’ x 35’ x 13’ 2100 1880 1660
These sketches show the typical configurations of hopper barges.

“Dimensions indicated on drawings and charts herein are approximate hull measurements and may not include fendering and/or other hull fittings affecting overall size.”