To be completely honest, I'm not sure whether I was more attracted to the boat or the boatman here! 'Apollo' was moored up on the canalside in Saltaire during the World Heritage weekend, offering 90 minute boat trips. A bit cheeky of them perhaps, as there is also our own Saltaire trip boat 'Titus', though that just operates locally, a twenty minutes or so cruise, up to Hirst Lock and down into Shipley - and I noticed that business is now for sale.
'Apollo' is managed by Best Yorkshire Boating and moves up and down the canal offering trips and private cruises from various locations. She's an authentic working canal boat, built in 1929 to carry coal and cargo on the canal network. Originally horse-drawn, she was converted in 1936 into a motor boat, and has since been refitted and restored as a passenger boat. It's lovely to see these historic craft still being used.
The guy looks like he could be from the 20s or 30s.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful boat and handsome boatman!
ReplyDeleteVery snazzy boat...I love the paint jobs on the tiller and pole. I could do without his large sign, but I guess he wants people on shore to catch the name so they can go for a ride themselves.
ReplyDeleteThe signs on the boat are its historic livery from when it was a working boat.
DeleteThe boatman looks like straight from a fashion shot, perfectly dressed for the scene, and as attractive as his boat.
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