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Canal boats

Scope note

Watercraft designed for use on canals generally long and narrow with bow and stern often nearly vertical for increased cargo capacity.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000212687

Broader Terms used

<inland vessels>

Equivalent Terms used

canal boat

Created

13yrs ago

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