1854 original horse boat built for Buxton Lime Company at Jink's boatyard, Marple. Named after James Jink's daughter, Maria.

1898 in maintenance fleet, No 4

1915 rebuilt at Jinks' boatyard

1963 abandoned and sunk 

1977 rebuilt and operated as a trip boat by Ashton Packet Boat Company

c2000s restored to carrying condition 

See the Maria website at https://www.brocross.com/canal/maria.htm

Winner of the HNBOC Keay Award 2005.

Maria at Wheelock, June 2014 (pic R Prettyman)
Maria at Wheelock, June 2014 (pic R Prettyman)
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