Severn Valley again ?

[Jacq]

Just seen an ad for new boats from Severn Valley, On Apollo Duck. Gives address as Sharpness. Is it the same lot that were in Stourport and caused so much grief ?

Edited May 1, 2009 by Blackcountry Narrowboat Hire

[Dominic M]

Just seen an ad for new boats from Severn Valley, On Apollo Duck. Gives address as Sharpness. Is it the same lot that were in Stourport and caused so much grief ?

I think Pav raised this before a few weeks back. I don't think it is as far as I can discover. But looking at the picture on AD with the round arch internal doorway I would not be surprised if Paul Simpson (who originally started Simpson's Boatbuilders) had a strong interest in it. That was one of Simpson Boats hallmarks, and of course they started in Sharpness. And when Paul Simpson parted company with them, he built at least one further boat down there.

 

But this is my guesswork. Nothing guaranteed.