PIONEER (a)
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Drawing of Boiler and Engine designed by John Inshaw pc 1859
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Minutes (PRO)
4.12.1860 In consequence of the favourable results of the working of the new Steam Tug and Carrying Boat. Resolved that three new iron boats, three new wooden boats with iron sterns and three new wooden boats with iron sheets at the stern all fitted with steam engines and screws similar to those in the Pioneer be ordered according to the drawings and specifications to be furnished by Mr Burch…Resolved also that there be built two iron tug boats of greater power for the purpose of conveying the trade on the Canal to and from Paddington and Cowley Lock