canal-boat

I particularly liked picturing whole wings and great cabin sections strapped to humble barges, bringing a bit of industrial reality (and swamped decks) to people taking those French canal-boat tours and trying to pretend that travel is fun.

The Mother Load P. J. O'Rourke 2005

I particularly liked picturing whole wings and great cabin sections strapped to humble barges, bringing a bit of industrial reality (and swamped decks) to people taking those French canal-boat tours and trying to pretend that travel is fun.

The Mother Load P. J. O'Rourke 2005

I believe the misery of the canal-boat chiefly consists in a pre-conceived and erroneous idea of its capabilities.

The Kellys and the O'Kellys 2004

Ballinasloe canal-boat, to entertain no such vain dream.

The Kellys and the O'Kellys 2004

Ballinasloe canal-boat, and reached that famous depot of the fleecy tribe without adventure.

The Kellys and the O'Kellys 2004

At other times when they were passing through villages or met a heavily laden canal-boat the Black Growler moved slowly and seemed to share in the need of caution.

Go Ahead Boys and the Racing Motorboat Ross Kay

Lehigh University was founded by Judge Asa Packer, of Mauch Chunk, who began life as a canal-boat man.

How to Get on in the World A Ladder to Practical Success Major A.R. Calhoon

Providence, therefore, thinks it worth saving; and if that's so, I won't throw it away on a canal-boat.

The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 16, No. 96, October 1865 Various

Any one who isn't ready will have to come by canal-boat.

Go Ahead Boys and the Racing Motorboat Ross Kay

When they drew near the house John exclaimed in a low voice, "That's our friend that we saw on the canal-boat."

Go Ahead Boys and the Racing Motorboat Ross Kay