Jump to content

What is the history of nb Kilsby?


Andrew Denny

Featured Posts

nb Kilsby is on its way to Tooley's for repair, as per this news story. 

https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/18084663.narrowboat-journey-2020-canal-fest/ 

I was curious about its origins. The name doesn't feature on the HNBC or National Historic Ships websites, but it looks pretty old. 

 

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

17 hours ago, Ray T said:

Sadly the quoted history is far from accurate.  Kilsby was built by Braithwaite and Kirk for Fellows Morton and Clayton in 1913 as a horse boat for general cargo.  In 1945 it was sold to the Manchester Ship Canal Co for use as a mud boat on the Bridgewater Canal.  Sold off for conversion to a houseboat in the 1980s it was called Helsby for a while.  I’m sure Pete H has much more info!

 

Paul

 

Mods - can this be moved to History & Heritage where it will get more attention?

 

Edited by Paul H
Link to comment
Share on other sites

 

5 hours ago, Paul H said:

Sadly the quoted history is far from accurate.  Kilsby was built by Braithwaite and Kirk for Fellows Morton and Clayton in 1913 as a horse boat for general cargo.  In 1945 it was sold to the Manchester Ship Canal Co for use as a mud boat on the Bridgewater Canal.  Sold off for conversion to a houseboat in the 1980s it was called Helsby for a while.  I’m sure Pete H has much more info!

 

Paul

 

Mods - can this be moved to History & Heritage where it will get more attention?

 

Paul, many thanks. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.