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Question: Seen in France in 2010, which English canal was this boat built to operate on?
Answer: Leeds & Liverpool Canal. The boat is Short Boat DARWEN, built in 1952. Although converted for leisure use, the boat retains its original features at the stern, including the tiller, bollards, gear lever, throttle lever and engine room cabin. DARWEN has subsequently returned to the UK. Chris Clegg 29th Sept 2010 photo.
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