Some great footage in this programme
Britain on Film -
Series 2: 6. Messing About in Boats
Documenting our fondness for boats in a period that saw sailors seeking endurance world records and boatmen striving to halt the decline of rivers and canals.
Still available on iplayer for a couple of weeks.
BBC iPlayer - Britain on Film - Series 2: 6. Messing About in Boats
