269. Steam narrowboat on the British canals

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On a sunny day at the Anderton Boat Lift, I was delighted to have the opportunity to chat with Katherine Hutchinson who operates the steam-powered narrowboat Emily Anne.
My prior video about the Anderton Boat Lift can be seen here:
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@MonicaandMervyn Год назад

What a character Katherine is, and very knowledgeable about her unique craft. Dedicated too. Long may her and her family cruise and care for this wonderful machine. Absolutely charming.

@oceana9294 Год назад

You said it just right! Thanks, and thank you to Cruising the Cut for producing this interesting video.

@ronnronn55 Год назад

Gotta love her!

@JK360noscope Год назад

Haha anyone owning a boat ends up having to refinish every inch. You'll know every damn thing

@williamtacey7770 Год назад

The barge look like Ragdolls boat we’ll remembered him on children’s old VHS

@pswanberg1 10 месяцев назад

Doesn't matter the subject, passionate people make the best interviews.

@tobyCornish Год назад

That was an extremely well-produced video, and Katherine is a gem!

@GugsGunny Год назад

I like how Katherine described how the steam engine works, so knowledgable and enthusiastic. She sounds like someone I want to learn steam power from.

@RickMunday Год назад

I don't know why, but seeing a steam powered narrow boat just made me smile from ear to ear! This totally made my day.

@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE Год назад

Thrilled to see a steam narrowboat featured. Thank you!

@craigw.scribner6490 Год назад

I enjoyed every second of Katherine's dissertation on steam engine narrow-boating. She's great! Thanks, David, for sharing her with all of us!

@CruisingTheCut Год назад

Cheers

@martykitson3442 Год назад

This is the kind of content that got me interested in narrow boats

@dhutch2000 3 месяца назад

There are two steam narrowboats currently for sale if you are interested! Tixal and Adamant.

@SamValiant Месяц назад

Oh my, that engine and horn noise. Katherine is a total vibe. We need more and longer videos of her chatting about things.

@joshharley5397 Год назад

That steam engine makes such a reassuring and calming sound. Imagine being able to fall asleep to that

@chrisdaniel1339 Год назад

I love how quiet steam is. Wonderful boat

@bb-ballistics1706 Год назад

That steam engine knocks out one sick dubstep beat

@greg4272 Год назад

Respect for this beautiful old lady, who speaks this nice and clear, with such bright mind! She should be teaching youngsters for her values!

@parapilot09 Год назад

Loved the enthusiasm of this woman as well as her 'Britishness' ❤️

@donneal1352 Год назад

Love the old steamer. Thank you for your time.

@dhutch2000 3 месяца назад

Less of the old.... New in 1991!

@geordieal Год назад

The rhythm of that engine is glorious! I felt like Tyres from Spaced….as soon as that rhythm kicked in my head was nodding and my hands were pumping the air!

@richardbennett3485 Год назад

‘There’s always something to fiddle with on Emily Anne’, what a great line 🤣

@MrDhandley Год назад

Wow Katherine really knows what she’s talking about. A real engineering mind.

@BlueShankPEI Год назад

Great video! And that lady certainly is knowlegable and charming, what a great guest and an interesting boat.

@patriley9449 Год назад

What a lovely lady. She is a gem. As she said, it is only for those who like fiddling with things. I am glad that there are some people left who like to do such things.

@pauloost59 Год назад

What an amazing little steamer! Having grown up on a ship with a man-high 1 cilinder Bronze diesel I can appreciate the preparations in priming, greasing and topping stuff up. And the quarter hour dive into the engine room for oiling and checks is quite familiar ☺️ Lovely!

@alanjackson4646 Год назад

More of a vocation than a vacation. Looks like a labour of love. Great vlog, many thanks.

@grayfool Год назад

What a great thing. If Fred Dibnah had a narrowboat, this would have been it. Katherine is wonderful too. Excellent video, thanks so much.

@grayeagleswolves Год назад

That was amazing David thank you sir for filming

@alanbrown9178 Год назад

As a long-retired steam marine engineer, I can well understand this lady's pleasure. :-)

@kathyowens9901 Год назад

So glad you were there to get a chance to do this interview

@mrpetit2 Месяц назад

What a beautifully made piece of technology that engineroom. Imagine building such a boat as your retirement project that also gives enjoyment to your kids and grandkids long after you're gone.

@SpottoBotto Год назад

What's more British than a steam driven canal boat - one wearing a top hat 🎩 🇬🇧

@theblackbear211 Год назад

Retired Marine Steam Engineer here. Lovely boat and a fine crew. A well-loved Vessel. Listening to Katherine did my heart good.

@paulgar8 Год назад

Thank you for introducing us to Katherine Hutchinson, she seems wonderful. Also, I am a Licensed Professional Mechanical Engineer here in the States and she (and you) gave a great entry-level explanation of how her steam engine worked. Long may the Emily Anne (and Katherine) sail.

@veronicaroach3667 Год назад

Tickled me when she said 'you only have to pay attention to it about every 5 minutes' - OMG that means you cannot leave it to sit down with a cup of tea, or 'heavens to Betsy' doze off for even a second ! Altho maybe you would get woken up by severe venting whistles if you did that. Sounds horribly dangerous to me ! I love the sounds tho - reminded me of my childhood days in West London sitting on top of our shed watching the steam trains go by on their way to Scotland, and shunting the wagons in the big railyard nearby (late 1940's !).

@andyrbush Год назад

Worked with steam al my life, yes a great explanation. Retired Mech Eng.

@allangibson2408 Год назад

@@veronicaroach3667 A cup of tea would be entirely appropriate with a small boiler… You just don’t leave an attended boiler like this unattended.

@dhutch2000 3 месяца назад

@@veronicaroach3667it certainly takes up plenty of your time and attention, however there is always plenty of time for a cup of tea!! And cake, if your lucky. The control and safety systems are very robust so you don't need to worry, just keep a good eye on balancing steam production and consumption.

@hanshendriksen72 Год назад

I feel the strong need to turn that engine noise in the beginning into something musical. What a groove! Many thanks David, and so well timed. I was just having tea and sandwiches.

@SamSitar Год назад

your should do that.

@Falcrist Год назад

Never mind turning it into a song. I'd love to get an hour recording of that lovely sound.

@keykeypr8292 Год назад

Yes! That opening couple of seconds was absolutely ear candy!

@andyrbush Год назад

Keith Moon came to mind when I heard that beat.

@spikespa5208 Год назад

Make a great ring tone

@naughtysquirrellyndatee96 Год назад

Thx for sharing that wonderful boat…. the skipper seems to have everything under control. 💜

@debbiegardner8317 Год назад

Thanks David for a smashing vlog again, what a wonderful lady and a lovely boat.

@krzysztofgoscinski7244 Год назад

I love her enthusiasm and charming smile! 😍

@richardzehrung9776 Год назад

As a retired Naval Steam Engineer I approve of this boat!

@rosssharp9988 Год назад

What a joy Emily Anne is ! I am sure that Richard Trevithick would be delighted with this lovely craft. Congratulations on another 'Grand Day Out' on the canal.

@oldmanhuppiedos Год назад

Wonderful to see a working A steam-driven narrowboat.

@shirleylynch7529 Год назад

What a clever knowledgeable lady. Hard work. What an interesting film. Thank you. We live and learn.

@michaelshelton462 Год назад

Such a lovely lady Katherine is. Like one of your favorite school teachers. Thanks David for another great video!

@adamnorris8006 Год назад

What a delightful video. She makes steam power seem so romantic:)

@christinae30 Год назад

Interesting! And the best is all the "steam sounds"!

@brianjrichman Год назад

"There's always something to fiddle with on Emily Anne." That closing line could have come directly from my English schoolboy days, or even from the bar at Uni in the early 1970's. Oh we were a terrible lot back then. And then we have YOU young David for the inclusion of such innuendo in one of your videos. Secrets of the "cut", eh?

@carbonnieferrous2689 Год назад

You beat me to it BR. I spat out my Henry Westons Vintage Cider following that remark. Having said that I found the video fascinating having worked on steam boilers for many years.

@rainbirdknits8716 Год назад

My immature brain immediately screamed Thats what she sai.... Oh wait not appropriate 😂😂

@ianmyhill5156 Год назад

Carry On Up The Cut? .... Ooh Matron!

@PercyPruneMHDOIFandBars Год назад

What a fantastic boat! I've always loved steam power, the sounds, the smells all of it! So beautiful.

@mattevans-koch9353 Год назад

Thank you David for introducing us to a very lovely and interesting lady and her wonderful boat. Have a great weekend.

@WilliamCooper2005 Год назад

Very knowledgable owner, and interesting boat. Fred Dibnah would approve!

@pitsnipe5559 Год назад

Oh, how I loved this video. That lady is a real, true, Pit Snipe. She knows how to steam!

@malcolmrichardson3881 Год назад

A wonderful portrait of unique narrowboat, Emily Ann, and Katherine, its very knowledgeable owner. Wonderful video.

@Nicko30able Год назад

what a lovely and knowledgeable young lady Ms. Katherine is! Well done!

@Bjornontour Год назад

This remarkable lady reminds me so much of my mum.So interested in the usually male department of things.

@DougPalumbo Год назад

What a lovely lady! Her passion and involvement with her boat is inspiring! Great video!

@CruisingTheCut Год назад

Thank you

@RebaKennedy Год назад

What a lovely video -- I love that chugga-chugga sound ... and how Katherine explained everything. You do such good work, David. Thank you!

@jamesmetzler745 Год назад

What a fascinating video! And Katherine was not only very knowledgeable, but also very interesting to listen to. I took notes! I find the older I get, the more I admire and love to learn about the old ways of doing things.

@garyneilson1833 Год назад

I have to admit I could listen to the noises from a steam engine all day, they are so relaxing

@MrSheckstr Год назад

As a family project my grandfather and his many sons (including my father) built a steam powered “land train” they would take out on small community parades and festivals with a steam powered kettle corn making caboose to hand our hot bags of the sweet treat as they went past ….. THIS brings back memories of that

@SLO-Ride Год назад

Simply the finest noise of any engine, ever. And best of all, and unlike ANY other horsepower producing device, you get to "WOOP WOOOOOOOOP" the big brass whistles amid a tremendous cloud of steam and showmanship!

@voneschenbachmusic Год назад

Nice to see a working steam canal boat. Thank you for including the whistle - absolutely required with a subject like this lol.

@iamsteviedee Год назад

You’re doing so much for the canal showing these slice of life stories so thank you. I do love the sound of the honk it makes, same as a train!

@lawrenberghanson4401 Год назад

I like her. Despite the effort to start it up, this is one of the bests narrowboats with a "choo Choo" whistle. It is just great!

@davehollingworth5537 Год назад

She's a marvel. And here I refer to both Katherine and Emily Anne! Great vlog, thank you

@Vixduffield Год назад

I would like one, just for the whistle.. 😍 Fab vid!

@dhutch2000 3 месяца назад

It's a good whistle. A4 locomotive copy.

@zapfanzapfan Год назад

I like things electrified and convenient, turn the key and go or flip a switch and something is on, but there is something romantic and hypnotic about a steam engine. Wonderful reporting!

@lotharschiese8559 Год назад

Most delightful! Fiddling with things

@boele0707 Год назад

no idea why the algorithm showed me this, but LOOOOOOOOVED IT!! This is so beautiful.

@CruisingTheCut Год назад

Cheers 👍😀

@dhutch2000 3 месяца назад

Like and subscribe..... 😂

@alsdouble Год назад

Absolutely amazing craft. Well done the owners who dare to keep this thing going.

@WickedTRX Год назад

Thank you, to you and to Katherine, this one had me smiling all the way through!

@CruisingTheCut Год назад

😀👍

@nickgiles7568 Год назад

What a wonderful lady Katherine is with an explanation that was concise and clear.

@andrewburbury2261 Год назад

An absolutely superb, outline of Steam Narrow Boating. presented by Katherine, clearly a passionate, and enthusiastic , Owner, with sound knowledge of her craft and capabilities, as well as what is required. Very Informative, thank you!.

@christinegibbins6105 Год назад

Thank you David, what a delight, just love Emily Anne and her skipper.

@randyw2539 Год назад

I'm glad there are people out there keeping the old ways alive for future generations, even if it's much more work than turning over an ingnition switch. The ones still using real horsepower, steam, and the classic engine boats, my hat's off to them. A well spoken, knowlegable lady, you can tell she loves what she's doing on the canal. And it sounds very much like a family project. Again, thank you for another docu-vlog well worth watching.

@fergusontea Год назад

The beauty of a steam engine is that it doesn't care what you use to boil the water, so long as there is steam.

@JeghedderThomas Год назад

What a delicious sound that engine makes.

@tomas5376 Год назад

There's nothing like steam to get me smiling! Gracias

@aghauler1964 Год назад

Simply brilliant, going to watch repeatedly to gather all her knowledge. Thank you David.

@CruisingTheCut Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it

@rkeith4442 Год назад

I steamed a 1200 PSI US naval ship and this norrow boat looks so much more efficient! Brings back good memories. Thank you. 🇺🇸😃

@simonwalton9533 Год назад

Possibly the best video yet. Can we please have an extended cut of just the wonderful sound of that engine!

@informationwarlord Год назад

The craft is art and poetry in motion. Thank you for sharing.

@myhillslife27 Год назад

Absolutely LOVE HER! I like to fiddle and have things to do.. I like both relaxing with a G&T and fiddle ahaha

@misamsung6191 Год назад

There is just something about the sound of a steam powered engine that will always bring a smile to my face. We've had some steam fairs where I live and I've always enjoyed seeing the various engines at work. Thanks for the video David and thanks to Katherine for keeping the boat alive and presenting it.

@crazyfroggie6546 Год назад

"There's always something to fiddle with on Emily Anne" ...twiddles knob "NOOOOOOOOOOOO NOT THAT ONE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

@JackNance22 Год назад

LOL

@ianlove3 Год назад

Wounder vlog thank you so much for sharing your love all your last few vlogs.

@CruisingTheCut Год назад

My pleasure 😊

@dieselbushcraft1299 Год назад

Oh I loved the ladies comment about it being just such fun talking about the tinkering that the boat needs. Brilliant 👍

@mort298 Год назад

Great video David! You are a national treasure for keeping us informed and up to date on all that's happening in and around the canals. Keep them coming and thank you.

@petermiller7028 Год назад

absolutely fantastic, both Katherine and the boat!!! the video wasn't too shabby .

@courierdog1941 Год назад

David, you always bring something new to the Channel, This was just an excellent VLOG with just enough to wet the appetite to those interested and sufficient to interest the casual viewer. Cheers

@finscreenname Год назад

There is also the attention that comes with a boat like that. Be ready for questions and people wanting to look.

@cousinjack2841 Год назад

Nothing like the sound of a steam engine running, and sounding, like clockwork. Thanks David; very interesting.

@nigelw512 Год назад

What a fantastic video and so informative. I could listen to that steam engine all day and Katherine great interview

@Galerak1 Год назад

I thought you had a new opening jingle then realised it was the sound of the engine. I could listen to that all day 🙂

@colinhinsley9388 Год назад

Fantastic stuff. A steam powered narrowboat. I love it. I did a lot of training and many shifts on steam powered ships. Katherine obviously knows her stuff. Thanks for highlighting her boat.

@peterwyndham5352 Год назад

How wonderful! Very hands-on and not the usual relaxing narrowboat experience. Thank-you for showing us this extraordinary craft.

@CruisingTheCut Год назад

Cheers

@onefunnyoldman Год назад

Loved that vlog David. Thank you very much. Best wishes

@CruisingTheCut Год назад

Thanks 👍

@duncanmacleod7210 Год назад

Great video David. Man, Katherine is a jewel and a wealth of knowledge.

@markattardo Год назад

I always felt steam power was cool. Intriguing boat!

@rareairvideos3070 Год назад

That was awesome and she is amazing!!! Good video David!

@jeremyshepard8241 Год назад

Thank you so much for the informative and entertaining video. My life has been mixed-up with steam power (and boating) for more than 50 years and I am content to say that Ms. Katherine is an excellent narrator on the subject..

@Kropikovo Год назад

OMG, the this lady speaks is getting to me! :D It would be jolly interesting if you made a "day on a steam boat" video. See a day of a steam boaters life. I very much liked the video "209. A day in the life of a fuel boat on the UK canals" (the Coalfinger (yes i did sing it...)) As she stated, it's a very hands on type of a life. Also, the sound the sound of the engine is marvelous. Forget all the rain and storm sounds for relaxation and tinnitus. This is much better!

@andrewdolinskiatcarpathian Год назад

Such a delightful insight. Thank you David and Katherine. 👏👏👍😀

@peterengel7885 Год назад

As a retired steamfitter this was a enjoyable video. A very interesting and knowledgeable Lady. 😄

@oldsmokeeater7075 Год назад

Katherine is soo up beat and comes across so genuine and enthusiastic it's compelling not to miss any part of the story. she is an exceptional Lady! Thank You "Youngman" for filming this and sharing it.

@FerroequinologistofColorado Год назад

Now this is the kind of stuff I love. I absolutely love the mechanical action of a steam engine all the popping and hissing of the engine and watching the mechanisms go round. That whistle was music to my ears. Another wonderful video David!