Paddle wheel propelled narrow boat, Kennet and Avon Canal
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Paddle wheel propelled narrow boat, Kennet and Avon Canal
Image: © Dr Neil Clifton Taken: 5 Feb 1977
It is not unusual to encounter stern paddle wheel boats on this particular canal, but this was the only side-paddler I saw. Named 'Charlotte Dundas', it obviously would not be usable on canals with 7ft locks.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.368197
Longitude
-1.923961