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The electric tug arriving in Pouilly en Auxois after passing
the tunnel and towing barges. Dated 1921
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This is a close up of the previous photograph. You can
see the chain on which the electric tug pulled, and the
metal arm that is touching the electric cables above. |
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The tug leaving Pouilly en Auxois, heading
towards the tunnel and Escommes, dates from 1913.
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The same bridge as in the previous photograph. The metal
bridge crossing the canal is the railway. The bridge was
blown up during the second World War. |
Very interesting photo taken in 1921, to the right is
the electric tug, just behind is the steam powered version
of the tug, which was not kept in service for very long.
The three barges that are cruising beloned to the "Company
General de Navigation" from Paris, they are horse
drawn as can be seen in the photo below. This can also
be confirmed by the huge size of the rudders, which was
required on non motorised boats, so to have some "helm." |
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The entrance to the tunnel dated in 1903. The canal is
frozen over, it is also interesting to notice all the
wooden poles that are in place holding the electric cable
for the tug. |
| Many thanks to Brigitte. |
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