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British Waterways workboats to be auctioned online

5th Aug 2010

British Waterways is auctioning off over 40 redundant workboats in an online sale. The auction, which closes on 29 September 2010, includes workboats, hoppers, a selection of British Waterways' historic craft, boat engines and more.

GoIndustry DoveBid has been appointed to handle the auction and the full auction lot will be available to view online at www.go-dove.com.

A mailcard detailing the sale is being sent to people who have already contacted GoIndustry DoveBid to express an interest in the boats, and previous purchasers have been notified by email.

Inspection of the boats is strictly by appointment and must be booked through GoIndustry Dovebid – please see the above link for further details.

Stephen Hames, senior engineer at British Waterways, is responsible for the boat disposal and comments: “We’ve assessed our fleet and are auctioning off craft that are surplus to requirements. The boats add colour and character to our waterways and we hope to find new owners who will keep them afloat for years to come.”

Last updated: 06/09/2010

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