'Vulcan' on the Monkland Canal, Summerlee, Coatbridge

The Vulcan, launched in 1819, was the first all iron-hulled vessel (boat) to be built. It was designed as a horse-drawn passenger barge for use on the Scottish canals. Quoted from Wikipedia.

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Ernst Doro ^club

HFF und ein motivreiches WE!

5 years ago.

Joe, Son of the Rock ^club has replied to Ernst Doro ^club

Ernst, HFF and a fantastic weekend to you. Cheers, Joe

5 years ago.

David G Johnson ^club

Looks good in mono'... how slow the pace of transport must have been back then using the canals'...Btw...we have 'Vulcan' on the top of our town hall.. here in Sheffield...
now not a lot of people know that...
Have a HFF and a good weekend too... from David J'.

5 years ago.

Joe, Son of the Rock ^club has replied to David G Johnson ^club

There's so much traffic on the road these days, the pace of transport is still very slow. LOL. Thanks for your very kind comment, David J. HFF and a fantastic weekend to you. Cheers, Joe

5 years ago.

John Goodwin

Great shot, Joe... Love the b/w... HFF...Have a nice weekend.

5 years ago.

Joe, Son of the Rock ^club has replied to John Goodwin

Thanks for your very kind comment, John. HFF and a fantastic weekend to you. Cheers, Joe

5 years ago.

Beatrice Degan(MARS)

HFF to you Joe !!

such an impressive capture in a splendid b&w of this old means of transport which was used along the rivers and canals in Padova to carry goods and people from Venezia.
Enjiy your weekend at the best.

5 years ago.

Joe, Son of the Rock ^club has replied to Beatrice Degan(MARS)

Thank you very much, Bea, for your very interesting and kind comment. HFF and have a good weekend. Cheers, Joe

5 years ago. Edited 5 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club

A interesting shot here Joe. Seen a few of these iron canal boats on canals around the country too. The mono suits well here. Well done.

HFF, have a great weekend, Herb

5 years ago.

Joe, Son of the Rock ^club has replied to Herb Riddle ^club

Thanks, Herb, I appreciate your very kind comment. I wish you HFF and a great weekend. All the best, Joe

5 years ago.

Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Beautiful b/w composition.
HFF and a nice weekend Joe.

5 years ago.

Joe, Son of the Rock ^club has replied to Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Thanks for your very kind comment, Jaap. HFF and a fantastic weekend to you. Cheers, Joe

5 years ago.

Ulrich John ^club

HFF, Joe ! A very nice weekend for you !

5 years ago.

Joe, Son of the Rock ^club has replied to Ulrich John ^club

Ulrich John, HFF and a fantastic weekend to you. Cheers, Joe

5 years ago.

Karp Panta

HFF and a very nice weekend !!!

5 years ago.

Joe, Son of the Rock ^club

Karp Panta, HFF and a wonderful weekend to you. Cheers, Joe

5 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club

Your reply to David made me smile....how right you are!
Another very fine b&w shot Joe.
HFF and enjoy your weekend. Cheers, Rosa.

5 years ago.

Joe, Son of the Rock ^club has replied to Rosalyn Hilborne ^club

Thanks, Rosa, for your lovely comment. HFF and have a great weekend. Don't get stuck in too many traffic jams. LOL. Cheers, Joe

5 years ago.

Dida From Augsburg

Interesting place and information, looks good in mono.

HFF, Joe!

5 years ago.

Joe, Son of the Rock ^club has replied to Dida From Augsburg

I appreciate your kind comment, Dida From Augsburg. HFF and a fantastic weekend to you. Thank you, Joe

5 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club

Beautiful b&w image with terrific content and a great sky,
HFF and a nice weekend Joe.

5 years ago.

Joe, Son of the Rock ^club has replied to Roger (Grisly) ^club

Thanks for your very kind comment, Roger. HFF and a fantastic weekend to you. Cheers, Joe

5 years ago.

Xata ^club

Impressive mood, HFF Joe

5 years ago.

Joe, Son of the Rock ^club has replied to Xata ^club

Thanks for your very kind comment, Xata. HFF and a fantastic weekend to you. Cheers, Joe

5 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club

Lovely light on this interesting scene Joe. I like the contrast between the ultra modern building reflecting the sun and the historic Vulcan. Thanks for the interesting notes.

HFF Joe, enjoy your weekend, Doug

5 years ago.

Joe, Son of the Rock ^club has replied to Doug Shepherd ^club

I am pleased you like this image, Doug. I wish you HFF and a great weekend. All the best, Joe

5 years ago.

gezginruh ^club

Terrific shot!

HFF and have a nice weekend!
Füsun

5 years ago.

Joe, Son of the Rock ^club has replied to gezginruh ^club

Thanks for your very kind comment, gezginruh. HFF and a fantastic weekend to you. Cheers, Joe

5 years ago.

Jeff Farley

An excellent HFF and info Joe..
Enjoy your weekend.

5 years ago.

Joe, Son of the Rock ^club has replied to Jeff Farley

Thanks for your excellent comment, Jeff. HFF and a fantastic weekend to you. Best wishes, Joe

5 years ago.

Ecobird ^club

An excellent black and white image Joe, - great composition cloud cover. I do love the canals, - a source of endless fascination for me. HFF and have a lovely weekend

5 years ago.

Joe, Son of the Rock ^club has replied to Ecobird ^club

Thanks for your very kind comment, Carol. HFF and a fantastic weekend to you. Cheers, Joe

5 years ago.

Percy Schramm ^club

Great portrait and presentation !!! HFF, enjoy your weekend, Joe !

5 years ago.

Joe, Son of the Rock ^club has replied to Percy Schramm ^club

Thanks for your great comment, Percy. I wish you HFF and a good weekend too. All the best, Joe

5 years ago.

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