Roach was sold out of the BW fleet in the 1980s after going through the bottom gate on the Marple flight while carrying piles.
It is now operated by John Jackson delivering coal from a yard
near to the Bratch on the Staffs & Worcester Canal.
He has a great site about Roach with lots of photos: www.coalboat.co.uk
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The following pictures were taken near to Hatherton Junction in June 2003.
This picture is from the book Shroppie boats. Roach is the boat under the bridge.
An article by Tony Lewery on canaljunction.com also has a couple of pictures of the boat carrying on the Trent & Mersey.
