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Thank you, I have just requested to join them.

Hi, I didn't realise that they had a facebook page. Have just sent a message through to them.

Yes, thank you. I found some information out about the Charles Carter and my relative was named as a captain. No luck though about how she ended up or the Humber Keel Alice.

I do realise that this is a long shot but here goes. I purchased my first narrowboat last year and only this year whilst doing family research did I find that I am actually from boat people. (Feeling very proud). I am talking from the 1700s through to the early 1900s. Their names were Chester and they are noted as being sailors, river sailors, bargemen, lightermen and watermen. The boats mentioned have been a Humber Keel called Charles Carter, of whom my 3rd Gt Grandfather was the Captain in 1881 when it was docked at Kingston Upon Hull. Vivid, Providence and a Humber Keel, Alice. The places mentioned have been River Don Cut, Ferrybridge, Crowle, Thorne, Kingston Upon Hull. I do realise that this a very long shot but worth a go. As I said, I never knew about my family history before I bought my narrowboat. Must be in the blood as they say.

Hi there, After several chapters in my life coming to an end, I have now opened a new one and bought myself a narrow boat. I have always loved and wanted one and I am a massive lover of the great outdoors. My boat is 30ft and I am looking to have it for about 3 years and gain lots of experience before selling the house, buying a bigger boat and living on board. Really excited and just wish that I could take the plunge now but circumstances won't allow at the moment. However, won't be happy about selling this boat as it is a sweetie. I have just seen that there is an event at the Pocklington Canal so will be heading that way this weekend (in the car not with my boat). Please say 'hi' to me and let me know where you are. Might be able to meet up.