MAHALA - More Pictures

In Thornes Lock, Wakefield
Trial cruise with owner Barry Bentley prior to purchase (1981)

Self (Mel Ashton) with Mahala at Fall Ings Lock
(some years later than previous picture)

Mahala at Fall Ings Lock
(note Wakefield Power Station - demolished c1993)

View Looking Forward
(catalytic heater to left, bed settee to right, make up double in forward saloon)

Another View Looking Forward
(catalytic heater to left, bed settee to right, make up double in forward saloon)

Yet Another View Looking Forward
(my friend the late Ron Willows)

Open Plan Dining Area
(Galley in background)

Galley
(water heater later replaced with a Paloma)

'Little Wenlock' Solid Fuel Stove
(purchased October, 1989 - finally fitted for winter 1991 !)

The Buckby Can
(commissioned by original owner, Barry Bentley)

The following pictures of Mahala show ONE summers maintenance work
(many other pictures of dry dock work were passed to next owner 'Nick Hall')
Current owner Jill MAY have copies - please email them for me to include here ?
LATER pictures can also be included !

Heading towards Shepley Bridge Dry Dock
(at that time operated as a British Waterways Facility)
note preparation of boat  -  extensive use of 'Finnegans No.1'  !!

At Shepley Bridge - Awaiting Dry Dock Facilities

At Shepley Bridge  -  Awaiting Dry Dock Facilities

Back at Fall Ings Moorings (Wakefield)   -  During Painting etc.

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