Heybridge Basin (Cannibal Island)

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The Canal in pictures

 In 1898 at the time of John Clements Lock Keeper and Harbour Master. Tolls both up and down were three farthings per ton per mile, or 8d for the whole distance.

   Views Looking Back Towards The Basin

 

 

 (below) card postmarked 1911

 

 

 (above) horse hauling a barge with a return load from Chelmsford.

 (above) 1912

 (above) an empty barge with an outboard motor fitted heading back to the Basin

 (above) the 'Pathfinder'.

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Looking towards Chelmsford