Caledonian Canal, Scotland
Originally cut to link Scotland’s east and west coasts by men with an eye to trade, the Caledonian Canal remains a masterpiece of engineering and… Read More »Caledonian Canal, Scotland
Inland Waterways of the UK
Posts relating to the Inland Waterways and Rivers of the UK and Ireland
OGA60 fleet departs Oban
After an excellent weekend of racing, socialising and a parade of sail in Oban, staying at Kerrera Marina, the OGA60 Round Britain Cruise fleet has… Read More »OGA60 fleet departs Oban
Locking through the Crinan Canal
The Crinan Canal, described as ‘the most beautiful shortcut in the world’, crosses the narrow strip of land at Tarbert, Argyll & Bute at the… Read More »Locking through the Crinan Canal
Bricks to London by sailing barge
This short clip provides a glimpse of the building boom of Victorian London, with millions of bricks being brought from Kent by barge. The last… Read More »Bricks to London by sailing barge
Tragedy on the River Severn, 1960
In 1960 the Severn Railway Bridge spanning the River Severn between Sharpness and South Wales was seriously damaged in a maritime tragedy. Some eight cargo… Read More »Tragedy on the River Severn, 1960
James Herbert, 19th century bargemaster
This extract tells the story of James Herbert, son of an agricultural labourer, who followed many local young men in choosing a life afloat rather… Read More »James Herbert, 19th century bargemaster
Windermere 17 footers: over 100 years old
The 17ft Windermere Class Yachts maintain an active and competitive fleet, racing every Saturday with an average of ten or more yachts on the start… Read More »Windermere 17 footers: over 100 years old
Riding the Severn bore in a small sailing boat: May 1958
David Grainger continues his account of sailing a small boat ‘down Severn’ in 1958. He includes some historic detail of Severn trows and the Severn… Read More »Riding the Severn bore in a small sailing boat: May 1958
Riding the Severn Bore in a small boat, 1958
David Grainger introduces us to the challenges of sailing ‘down Severn’ as he reflects on his experiences in 1958. The severity of the current forces… Read More »Riding the Severn Bore in a small boat, 1958
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