diff --git a/passable.cpp b/passable.cpp
index 576f4eda..6dc335d3 100644
--- a/passable.cpp
+++ b/passable.cpp
@@ -417,7 +417,7 @@ EX bool canPushStatueOn(cell *c, flagtype flags) {
   return passable(c, NULL, P_MONSTER | flags) && !snakelevel(c) &&
     !isWorm(c->monst) && !isReptile(c->wall) && !peace::on && 
     !cellHalfvine(c) && !isDie(c->wall) &&
-    !among(c->wall, waBoat, waFireTrap, waArrowTrap);
+    !among(c->wall, waBoat, waFireTrap, waArrowTrap, waBarrier);
   }
 
 EX void moveBoat(const movei& mi) {