Portland barge

Timeline history of Bibby Stockholm barge on Portland

THE Bibby Stockholm barge on Portland is making the headlines once again today after bacteria was found in the water <i>(Image: Andrew Matthews/PA)</i>
THE Bibby Stockholm barge on Portland is making the headlines once again today after bacteria was found in the water (Image: Andrew Matthews/PA)
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THE Bibby Stockholm barge on Portland is making the headlines once again today after bacteria was found in the water.

Legionella, a lung infection, has been found on the controversial barge, leading to more protests at the port.

Take a look at our interactive timeline for a look back at the barge so far from when it was built to its more contentious recent history.

For live updates on legionella being found on board, follow our live blog here. 

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