Canal Boats of old..

[Carl911]

Not far from where I live there is a working canal which runs for some 20 odd miles.
It runs almost paralel to the river severn and in places comes within tens of feet of each other.
"In 1909, following a collapse in the bank of the river, the Canal Companies Chief Engineer Mr A. J. Cullis called for old vessels to be run aground along the bank of the Severn, near Purton, to create a makeshift tidal erosion barrier to reinforce the narrow strip of land between the river and canal.15 Barges, trows and schooners were "hulked" at high tide, and have since filled with silt. More boats have been added, including the schooner "Katherine Ellen" which was impounded in 1921 for running guns to the IRA, the Kennet Canal barge "Harriett", and Ferrous Concrete Barges built in World War II."
This seemed an ideal opportunity for a Sunday Walk and a few pictures.
Here is just one that I felt worked better as a B & W picture.




Carl

[leonaashlee]

That is really interesting. Thank you for that history lesson. I am learning so much about the world.

[Fred flyfisher]

It's very interesting history lesson and a fine image... Thanks for sharing it.

[Chip]

A very nice photo and a history lesson, too. Many thanks.

[Carl911]

Always a pleasure...

[Chewys Dad]

Very Interesting commentary and a Wonderful Capture! I really like the contrast and the clouds in the background. Well composed and Presented!
Thanks for Sharing this
Michael