PIONEER
These may be the same craft
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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