Narrow boat convoy
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Narrow boat convoy
Image: © David Ayrton Taken: 30 Jul 2008
An electric tug heads in to the Standedge tunnel at Diggle, towing 5 narrow boats in convoy. The 3-mile journey to the other side of Standedge Moor near Marsden will take about 3.5 hours.
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Image Location
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53.567889
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