Narrow boat at Tixall Lock

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Date:1950 - 1959 (c.)

Description:The narrow boat "Britannia" at Tixall Lock on the Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal.

The owner of the Swan Hotel, Stafford bought a 72 foot canal narrow boat, fitted a 12 horse power Petter engine and converted the body into the cruiser "Britannia". It was moored at Baswich.

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Transport & Communication Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canals

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Image courtesy of: Mr David Haynes

Donor ref:DH-25 (55/23699)

Source: Miscellaneous Collection

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