This is the electric tug-boat that was used from the 19th century to tow barges through the 3 kilometre long Pouilly Tunnel on the Burgundy Canal. The ventilation was so bad in those days that barges were not permitted to pass through the tunnel under their own power. Now, since the tunnel has been brought up to European safety standards, the tugboat leads a more peaceful existence in a museum of its own. For more information on this click on the Burgundy Tunnel.
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Sweet retirement after a hard-working life! 🙂
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For me too! 🙂
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Nice shots, Sandra. We were in Beaune today and what a beautiful place it is! Not long until Tuesday. 🙂
janet
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It’s a shame you’re not seeing France in brilliant sunshine, Janet. But it’s starting to improve from today and should be glorious on Tuesday. See you then.
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Cute… unique!! I love barges and it great to see a special one of a kind preserved and not cut up and sold as scrap! 😉
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Yes, all too often these splendid pieces of engineering are left to rot in the water.
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What an amazing history! Thanks for sharing this with us, Sandra. Cheers, Dave.
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My pleasure Dave!
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How interesting photos. Shadows of structure falling on the ground give the photos a very appealing look. Thanks for sharing.
Do visit my ‘relics’ as we’ll 😉
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Sandra, With the tug resting on that flat surface, it’s easy to imagine how it looked in the water. Good photos. 🙂 —Susan
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Great piece of history – thanks Sandra. Hope you are doing well.
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