the barnacle Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 now now guys (@; - i was wondering why traditional boats have the pained jugs on them - is there a reason for this? thanks for any replies, steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 Yes. It's a water can, and it is where they kept the water Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the barnacle Posted June 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 Yes. It's a water can, and it is where they kept the water Richard as in drinking water? if so why would a boat need 3 large jugs on the roof with no lids? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 I think you may be confusing what modern 'historic' boats do with what was done in the past Yes, drinking water. One can, with a hinged lid Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timleech Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 I think you may be confusing what modern 'historic' boats do with what was done in the past Yes, drinking water. One can, with a hinged lid Richard Very often two cans. Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the barnacle Posted June 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 I think you may be confusing what modern 'historic' boats do with what was done in the past Yes, drinking water. One can, with a hinged lid Richard i think your right, i have seen some boats with 3 / 4 cans on he top and wondered why - i guess it following the tradition of a water jug, makes sense now i think of it, Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 Very often two cans. Tim I stand corrected Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saltysplash Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 sees topic title opens topic with anticipation disappointment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark99 Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 I stand corrected Richard I thought all jugs came in pairs to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChimneyChain Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 I thought all jugs came in pairs to be honest. Who wants jugs when you can have saucers!! Darren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchcrawler Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 I think you may be confusing what modern 'historic' boats do with what was done in the past Yes, drinking water. One can, with a hinged lid Richard I actually saw one being used at Braunston, when the steerer dipped a glass into it and drank it. First time I have ever seen it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_fincher Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 (edited) Very often two cans. Tim Or even more. Look at this photo from 1969 I just put in another thread. As well as 3 cans on the butty "Lucy" the Whitlocks also have the trademark plastic water carrier that seems to appear in many photos of them. It is interesting how many purists say the mop must be on the cans, as well. I I don't think you got much more purist than Rose Whitlpck, and here the mop on the butty is on the roof! The motor's short shaft is also where people keep telling me mine should not be! Photo: Phil Quick Edited June 30, 2014 by alan_fincher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the barnacle Posted June 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 thanks for te replies - Alan it was that picture that got me thinking - i also would of thought they would be to big to use just for drinking water? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark99 Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 thanks for te replies - Alan it was that picture that got me thinking - i also would of thought they would be to big to use just for drinking water? Washing. washing up, cooking too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_fincher Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 thanks for te replies - Alan it was that picture that got me thinking - i also would of thought they would be to big to use just for drinking water? It is the total water supply, not just drinking water. So drinking, cooking, washing, washing up, etc, (unless canal water was used for any of this). There is no other water supply, and a 2 or 3 gallon can isn't a lot of water for the needs of whole families, is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the barnacle Posted June 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 thanks, i would also think it was kept on the roof for easy filling rather than having the fumble about in the boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_fincher Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 thanks, i would also think it was kept on the roof for easy filling rather than having the fumble about in the boat. There would,'t conceivably be space to have one in the cabin. Though I understand that maybe sometimes a miniature can was used inside for drinking water, but I don't think that was likely to have been widespread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave moore Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 (edited) Hi As I understand it, the water cans were kept in front of the chimney so that kettles/ saucepans could be filled while under way and placed on the range close to the steerer's feet, the important thing was to " get 'em ahead ", in other words not stopping needlessly. Certainly for a right hander it's a sensible placement. They were refilled from canal side taps, in much the same way as modern boats water up. I've just finished decorating one for a customer, along with a cabin stool. Cheers Dave Ps. Just re-read previous posts. Some boats carried a " cabin can " a smaller 1 gallon variety, that was used in icy conditions and kept in the cabin when the larger ones on the cabin top may freeze. Edited June 30, 2014 by dave moore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timleech Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 It is interesting how many purists say the mop must be on the cans, as well. I I don't think you got much more purist than Rose Whitlpck, and here the mop on the butty is on the roof! The motor's short shaft is also where people keep telling me mine should not be! I have to say that the mop 'looks right' when on the can handles, with the top handle resting on top. May just be the way I was indoctrinated Where else would you put the cabin shaft? Looks fair enough to me. Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_fincher Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 I have to say that the mop 'looks right' when on the can handles, with the top handle resting on top. May just be the way I was indoctrinated I guess if you have three cans, as in that picture, the mop sits less well. I find it "works" with a mix of 3 gallon & 2 gallon can, but it has never struck me as that practical that you have to keep moving the mop to actually get any water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FadeToScarlet Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 Wasn't the idea to guide ropes, branches etc. up over the can/s rather than knocking them off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockedout Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 Phew... (wipes brow) Two threads next to each other... # 1 - Jugs # 2 - Baby Oil I thought I had strayed into the murkier corners of t'internet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrunch Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 I have never seen two cans on a narrowboat roof but seen a couple of parrots though. Sorry get my coat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockedout Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 There's a few flocks of Parakeets on the Surrey part of the Thames... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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