I spotted these two narrowboats double moored on the canal below Hirst Lock. They've been there a while now, as has the one a little further along. They appear to be 'twins', with a similar livery and shape and one of them appears to have a cargo hold, covered with tarp rather than a hard roof. One of them has the name 'Aqua Vitae Leaded Light Co' painted on it, though I can't find any reference to it on Google. Even if they are working boats, they are still subject to the same restrictions on movement that the Canal and River Trust have imposed on the Leeds-Liverpool Canal as a result of the severe water shortage the drought has caused. They could be enjoying the delights of Saltaire for a lot longer!
The third boat had its own lawn - fake grass though! I'm always fascinated that no two boats are quite alike (even the 'twins' above) and they are personalised in all sorts of ways.
At the lock itself, the gates are padlocked so the lock can't be used. There were some clouds but no rain (though there have been some showers in the last week or two).
Interesting twin boats...and the little spat of fake turf on the deck of the other. Sad that the locks aren't being used due to water shortage.
ReplyDeleteThe twins are nice looking boats.
ReplyDeleteThey have character.
ReplyDeleteI love these boats!
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