Packet boat on the Shropshire Union Canal.

Moulded plastic model boat hull, 1951.

Wicker framed boat from Ireland, c 1685.

Moulded plastic model boat hull, 1951.

'Golden Arrow' cros Channel boat train ser

Moulded plastic model boat hull, 1951.

Double reefed Hatch-boat off Gravesend, Kent, 1829.

'Golden Arrow' cros Channel boat train ser

'Calcutta' flying boat under construction, Short's factory, Belfast, 1928.

Egyptian cargo and ferry boat used on the Upper Nile, early 20th century.

Canal boats, 1796.

'The Canal Boat', 1888.