Alton

Originally paired with butty no 201, Aboyne.

1963: appeared in film "The Bargee"

c1965: hired to Willow Wren CTS

1970/71: sold by BWB to Narrow Boat Trust. Listed as for sale by tender on Wendover Arm in 1970 and 1971.

In private ownership since 1994. Full length unconverted motor.

Boat information

Company: Grand Union Canal Carrying Co
Original type: Motor
Class: Town
Builder: Harland & Wolff
Build date: 28/07/1936
Hull construction: Steel
Original engine: National
Fleet no.: 102
Registered at: Coventry
Registration date: 28/01/1937
Registration no.: 537
BW index no.: 69770
Extant: Yes
Full length: Yes
Gauge date: 06/11/1937
Gauge no.: 12612
Gauged by: Grand Union