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'Vulcan' on the Monkland Canal, Summerlee, Coatbridge

The Vulcan, launched in 1819, was the first all iron-hulled vessel (boat) to be built. It was designed as a horse-drawn passenger barge for use on the Scottish canals. Quoted from Wikipedia.
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Ernst Doro said:

HFF und ein motivreiches WE!
7 years ago ( translate )

Joe, Son of the Rock replied to Ernst Doro:

Ernst, HFF and a fantastic weekend to you. Cheers, Joe
7 years ago

David G Johnson said:

Looks good in mono'... how slow the pace of transport must have been back then using the canals'...Btw...we have 'Vulcan' on the top of our town hall.. here in Sheffield...
now not a lot of people know that...
Have a HFF and a good weekend too... from David J'.
7 years ago

Joe, Son of the Rock replied to David G Johnson:

There's so much traffic on the road these days, the pace of transport is still very slow. LOL. Thanks for your very kind comment, David J. HFF and a fantastic weekend to you. Cheers, Joe
7 years ago

Beatrice Degan(MARS) said:

HFF to you Joe !!

such an impressive capture in a splendid b&w of this old means of transport which was used along the rivers and canals in Padova to carry goods and people from Venezia.
Enjiy your weekend at the best.
7 years ago

Joe, Son of the Rock replied to Beatrice Degan(MARS):

Thank you very much, Bea, for your very interesting and kind comment. HFF and have a good weekend. Cheers, Joe
7 years ago

Herb Riddle said:

A interesting shot here Joe. Seen a few of these iron canal boats on canals around the country too. The mono suits well here. Well done.

HFF, have a great weekend, Herb
7 years ago

Joe, Son of the Rock replied to Herb Riddle:

Thanks, Herb, I appreciate your very kind comment. I wish you HFF and a great weekend. All the best, Joe
7 years ago

Jaap van 't Veen said:

Beautiful b/w composition.
HFF and a nice weekend Joe.
7 years ago

Joe, Son of the Rock replied to Jaap van 't Veen:

Thanks for your very kind comment, Jaap. HFF and a fantastic weekend to you. Cheers, Joe
7 years ago

Ulrich John said:

HFF, Joe ! A very nice weekend for you !
7 years ago ( translate )

Joe, Son of the Rock replied to Ulrich John:

Ulrich John, HFF and a fantastic weekend to you. Cheers, Joe
7 years ago

Karp Panta said:

HFF and a very nice weekend !!!
7 years ago ( translate )

Joe, Son of the Rock said:

Karp Panta, HFF and a wonderful weekend to you. Cheers, Joe
7 years ago

Dida From Augsburg said:

Interesting place and information, looks good in mono.

HFF, Joe!
7 years ago ( translate )