Ships at Gloucester Docks, Gloucestershire
Large sea-going vessels mingle here with barges and tugs; the 'workhorses' of the canals. The depth of the canal made direct links from Gloucester to the sea possible.
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Large sea-going vessels mingle here with barges and tugs; the 'workhorses' of the canals. The depth of the canal made direct links from Gloucester to the sea possible.
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