Fly boat "Dee" at Worsley
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Fly boat "Dee" at Worsley
Image: © Graham Horn Taken: 19 Aug 2007
This preserved fly boat is typical of the wide-boats that were built for the Leeds-Liverpool canal and the adjacent canals, to take advantage of the wide (14 feet) but short (60 feet) locks. A fly boat was one that did its journey non-stop, often including through the night, replacing horses at regular intervals. They commanded a higher fee and were used for perishable and time important goods. Characterised by a low rear deck and low cabin.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.498529
Longitude
-2.378485