Canal Boat Collection

Canal, village and Waterways Museum, Stoke Bruerne, Grand Union Canal, Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Narrow boats on the Liverpool Leeds canal at Skipton, Yorkshire Dales National Park, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Narrow boats and barges moored at Gas Street Canal Basin, city centre, Birmingham, Midlands, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, built 1795 to 1805, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Ellesmere Canal, Llangollen, Denbighshire, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Kennet and Avon Canal at Pewsey near Marlborough, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Erie Canal barge at Troy, New York
Barge on the Erie Canal at West Troy, New York, in the late 1800s. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Narrow boat entering the bottom lock of the five lock ladder on the Liverpool Leeds canal, at Bingley, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Erie Canal locks
Boat in the Erie Canal locks at Lockport, New York, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Narrow boat and lock, Aylesbury Arm of the Grand Union Canal, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Erie Canal at Schenedtady, New York
Erie Canal barge towed through Schenectady, New York, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

A narrow boat on the Stratford upon Avon canal, Preston Bagot flight of locks, Warwickshire, Midlands, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The junction of the Stratford and Grand Union Canals, Kingswood Junction, Lapworth, Warwickshire, Midlands, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Top lock, the Tardebigge flight of locks, Worcester and Birmingham canal, Tardebigge, Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Narrow boat on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal, Tardebigge Locks, Worcestershire, Midlands, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Narrow boats on the Liverpool Leeds canal, in the basin at Skipton, Yorkshire Dales National Park, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Signpost at the junction of the Stratford and Grand Union Canals, Kingswood Junction, Lapworth, Warwickshire, Midlands, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Narrow boats on the Liverpool Leeds canal, negotiating the five lock ladder at Bingley, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Canal basin, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Towing Erie Canal barges on the Hudson River
Erie Canal grain-boats towed down the Hudson River to New York City, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Opening the Erie Canal, 1825
New York Governor Dewitt Clinton on the ceremonial first boat to open the Erie Canal, 1825. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Little Venice, Maida Vale, City of Westminster, London, England, UK

Boat on Canal du Midi, Aude, Occitanie, France

Canal Boats on Kennet & Avon Canal, Hungerford, Berkshire, England

Erie Canal boats wintering in New York harbor
Erie Canal boats anchored for the winter at the East River docks, New York City, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Erie Canal boats at their New York City dock
Erie Canal boats anchored on the Hudson River, New York City, 1850s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Kennet and Avon canal in mist, Great Bedwyn, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Narrow boat moored waiting to enter Craft Lock, Sutton Green, Surrey, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Swan and narrowboat near the British Waterways Board workshops, Worcester and Birmingham canal, Tardebigge, Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Narrow boat on River Avon, Evesham, Worcestershire, Midlands, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Typical canal boat on the Fehntjer Tief canal, Grossefehn, East Frisia, Lower Saxony, Germany

Typical canal boat on the Fehntjer Tief canal, Grossefehn, East Frisia, Lower Saxony, Germany

Typical canal boat on the Fehntjer Tief canal, Grossefehn, East Frisia, Lower Saxony, Germany

The Spui in The Hague, (from the south?), 1800-1880. Creator: Bartholomeus Johannes van Hove
The Spui in The Hague, (from the south?), 1800-1880

Summer Afternoon, 1895. Creator: Hans am Ende
Summer Afternoon, 1895

Barge with skipper, 1832-1880. Creator: Jan Weissenbruch
Barge with skipper, 1832-1880

View of the Kloveniersburgwal and the Waag on the Nieuwmarkt in Amsterdam, 1700-1799. Creator: Anon
View of the Kloveniersburgwal and the Waag on the Nieuwmarkt in Amsterdam, 1700-1799

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal - Canal Boat, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Chesapeake & Ohio Canal - Canal Boat, 1917
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal - Canal Boat, 1917. The C&O Canal operated from 1831 until 1924 along the Potomac River between Washington, D.C. and Cumberland, Maryland

View across the Giudecca Canal toward the Salute and the Campanile of San Marco, c. 1875

The church of Santa Maria della Salute seen across the water with gondolas in the foregrou... 1741
The church of Santa Maria della Salute seen across the water with gondolas in the foreground, 1741

The Weissgärber Lände in Vienna with the Danube steamship building, 1895. Creator: Vincenz Havlicek
The Weissgarber Lande in Vienna with the Danube steamship building, 1895

The Weissgärber Lände in Vienna with the Danube steamship building, 1895. Creator: Vincenz Havlicek
The Weissgarber Lande in Vienna with the Danube steamship building, 1895

Boats moored along illuminated street on Amstel River and Munttoren tower at twilight, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Horses pulling canal boat on towpath, Erie Canal (engraving)
2975607 Horses pulling canal boat on towpath, Erie Canal (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Erie Canal: key part of the New York State Canal System)

UK, England, West Midlands, Droitwich Spa, Vines Park, The Droitwich canal

Boats going through a lock in Great Bedwyn, Marlborough, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom

Great Bedwyn, Marlborough, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom

River Nene, Wansford, Cambridgeshire, England

UK, England, Manchester, Deansgate, 1761 Bridgewater Canal –the
UK, England, Manchester, Deansgate, 1761 Bridgewater Canal - the worlds first true canal system, in the background is the Beetham Tower also known as the Hilton Tower

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"Exploring the Serene Canals: A Journey through Waterways and Villages" Embark on a picturesque adventure along the tranquil canals, immersing yourself in the charm of village life and uncovering fascinating history at the Waterways Museum in Stoke Bruerne, located on the idyllic Grand Union Canal in Northamptonshire. In Skipton, nestled within Yorkshire Dales National Park, marvel at the sight of narrow boats gracefully gliding along the Liverpool Leeds canal. The vibrant colors and quaint atmosphere make it a true gem to behold. Discover Birmingham's hidden treasures as you stroll along Gas Street Canal Basin. Admire narrow boats and barges moored against a backdrop of city center hustle and bustle - an enchanting blend of old-world charm meeting modern urbanity. Witness engineering brilliance at Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that stands tall since its construction between 1795 to 1805. This architectural masterpiece is part of Ellesmere Canal's legacy, offering breathtaking views above waterways below. Cross continents to Troy, New York where an Erie Canal barge awaits your arrival. Step back in time as you explore this historic vessel that once played a vital role in America's industrial growth. Experience sheer wonderment as you witness narrow boats navigate through locks on both Liverpool Leeds canal and Aylesbury Arm of Grand Union Canal in Buckinghamshire. These intricate systems showcase human ingenuity harmonizing with nature's beauty. Travel across borders to Schenectady, New York for another glimpse into Erie Canal's rich heritage. Here lies yet another testament to mankind's ability to tame waterways for trade and transportation purposes. At Kingswood Junction, embrace tranquility where Stratford and Grand Union Canals meet. Immerse yourself amidst serene surroundings while appreciating how these interconnected routes have shaped local communities over centuries.