Hi Ken, Tis supposed to be a holiday.....lol. But I may not resist going to Worcester train station to see if I can find a large bloodstain ont he platform where a cousin dies after slashing his own throat on July 16 1870. The answer to your question could well be yes. If it would fit on the boat. Coal which is fairly heavy was carried as were most things. Machinery would maybe be needed to be dismantled. Try the British Waterways site for useful links and history. Nearest canal to Hawkesbury would be the Kennet and Avon which fell into disuse when it was bought by the GWR. My biggest worry about the holiday is will I suffer withdrawal symptoms from genealogy. My mate is taking his laptop so I may pack a few extras just in case. Geoffro