{"id":10575,"date":"2024-12-19T10:16:34","date_gmt":"2024-12-19T03:16:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/transport.co.th\/home\/?p=10575"},"modified":"2025-01-06T09:08:58","modified_gmt":"2025-01-06T02:08:58","slug":"the-royal-barge-of-the-transport-company","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/transport.co.th\/home\/en\/about-tcl\/2024\/12\/19\/the-royal-barge-of-the-transport-company\/","title":{"rendered":"The Royal Barge of the Transport Company"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"10575\" class=\"elementor elementor-10575\" data-elementor-settings=\"{&quot;ha_cmc_init_switcher&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-da38394 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"da38394\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d722f7a e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d722f7a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e9a3d1 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7e9a3d1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb8ebb7 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"eb8ebb7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"364\" src=\"https:\/\/transport.co.th\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/10.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1629\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/transport.co.th\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/10.jpg 684w, https:\/\/transport.co.th\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/10-600x319.jpg 600w, https:\/\/transport.co.th\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/10-300x160.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 684px) 100vw, 684px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab5d624 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ab5d624\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"pos-description\">\n<div class=\"element element-textarea element-textareapro first last\">\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">&#8220;Maharaj Boat&#8221; \u2013 The Last Vessel of Transport Co., Ltd.\u2019s River Transport Legacy<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Transport Co., Ltd. was established on <strong>July 13, 1930<\/strong>, under the name <strong>Thai Airways Company, Ltd.<\/strong>, as the first pioneer of commercial aviation in Thailand. The company initially operated passenger buses on routes such as Bangkok\u2013Lopburi and Bangkok\u2013Prachinburi. During World War II, the company transitioned into a state enterprise and was renamed <strong>Transport Co., Ltd.<\/strong> in <strong>1938<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>In <strong>1948<\/strong>, the company launched its river transport services with a fleet of 48 vessels. By <strong>1957<\/strong>, it operated 18 routes through four branches: Tha Tian, Pak Nam Pho\u2013Nakhon Sawan, Phra Pradaeng, and Ayutthaya. However, the construction of the Chao Phraya Dam caused parts of the river to shallow, severely impacting navigation. Concurrently, the introduction of private operators, who were legally allowed to invest in modern boats, led to a decline in competitiveness for the company\u2019s aging fleet. These challenges forced Transport Co., Ltd. to cease its river transport services on <strong>August 1, 1958<\/strong>, leaving only the <strong>Maharaj Boat<\/strong> as a symbol of its river transport legacy.<br><br><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h4><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Maharaj Boat Specifications and History<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The <strong>Maharaj Boat<\/strong> is a two-deck passenger vessel designed for river travel:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Length<\/strong>: 76 feet<\/li>\n<li><strong>Width<\/strong>: 16 feet 7 inches<\/li>\n<li><strong>Draft<\/strong>: 4 feet<\/li>\n<li><strong>Passenger Capacity<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>Upper deck: 120 passengers<\/li>\n<li>Lower deck: 60 passengers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Construction<\/strong>: Built by Sahaisant Co., designed by Phra Banchuwathee.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Launched<\/strong>: January 28, 1955<\/li>\n<li><strong>Engine and Fuel<\/strong>: Diesel-powered with separate systems for propulsion and electricity generation. Fuel capacity of 400 liters, allowing 12 hours of operation with a consumption rate of 30 liters per hour.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Even after the discontinuation of river transport operations, the <strong>Maharaj Boat<\/strong> was retained as a historical artifact. For a period, it was used for sightseeing and special tours during festivals.<\/p>\n<br><hr>\n<h4><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>Donation of the Maharaj Boat as a Floating Library<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>In celebration of the auspicious occasion of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej\u2019s 72nd birthday (sixth cycle) on <strong>December 5, 1999<\/strong>, the Maharaj Boat was donated to the Ministry of Education. This initiative aligned with the King\u2019s vision to provide equitable access to education for all citizens.<\/p>\n<p>Transport Co., Ltd. collaborated with the Non-Formal Education Department of the Ministry of Education to establish the <strong>&#8220;Royal Floating Library Project&#8221;<\/strong>. The project aimed to promote literacy, lifelong learning, and a love for reading among the public. The official handover ceremony took place on <strong>Wednesday, December 22, 1999<\/strong>, at the Captain Dockyard near Pin Klao Bridge, Bangkok Noi District, Bangkok.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>The <strong>Maharaj Boat<\/strong> remains a symbol of both the company\u2019s historic contribution to transportation in Thailand and its commitment to societal development through education and innovation. 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