Monday 20th February 2023
Difficulty: Medium
Narrowboats (Quiz #94)
Narrow boat sterns at Saul, Gloucestershire. Photo: Jongleur100 (Public domain)
A narrowboat is a type of canal boat, built to fit the narrow locks of the United Kingdom's canal network. Many people live permanently on narrowboats, over 8500 of which are registered as 'permanent homes' on Britain's waterway system.
1. Narrowboats are built in a variety of styles. In the picture above, what style of stern (rear end) do the three boats in the foreground have?
2. Narrowboats are often brightly painted with traditional patterns and designs. Which of these is NOT a traditional decoration for a narrowboat?
3. Steve and Emma set off at 9.00 a.m. in their narrowboat and travel at the maximum speed allowed on the canal until 12.30 p.m., when they stop for lunch. How far have they travelled?
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