Swallow is a 58 feet 6 inches semi-trad
steel narrowboat built by
Pat Buckell at Stibbington on the river Nene and
was launched in May 1994.
She has 6 berths and a mid galley as detailed
below
Swallow is shared by fourteen owners
and is part of the OwnerShips scheme
and has been designated as a NO SMOKING boat
The owners on launch day at Stibbington 17 April 1994
Below show views inside Swallow
taken in 2006
Photos by Mike Blackmore
Lounge looking forward. Both chairs convert to single beds
Lounge and dining area looking aft
showing solid fuel stove and gas fired radiator
Dining area. Bench seats convert to double bed. Wardrobe on right
Dining area looking forward
Front deck with cratch cover closed
Galley showing gas oven and hob, sink with fresh filtered water tap
and gas fridge
Galley looking aft showing microwave
Main bathroom showing flush toilet, china sink and vanity unit
and edge of corner bath with shower
Rear master bedroom showing bed in stowed position with protective cover.
Bed slides out to form a king size
Rear en-suite toilet and shower room
Swallow moored on Stratford-on-Avon Canal
showing cratch cover and flower tubs
Swallow moored on Stratford-on-Avon Canal showing semi-trad rear