[Report 1913] / Medical Officer of Health, Halifax County Borough.
- Halifax (England). County Borough Council. nb2008024085.
- Date:
- 1913
Licence: Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)
Credit: [Report 1913] / Medical Officer of Health, Halifax County Borough. Source: Wellcome Collection.
171/188 (page 165)
![] 65 Canal Boats. The Inspections are made periodically by the Chief Sanitary Inspector. The number of boats inspected during the year 1913 was 35. In all cases where females were on board proper provision was made for the separation of the sexes. Of the 35 boats inspected there were 4 with women, and 1 with a woman and child on board. The generally satisfactory condition of the boats has been well maintained. Of this number 34 were found to conform with the Acts. One boat was going in for repairs. There has not been a single case of sickness on board during the year. All boats were free from bilge water, ventilation was fairly good, and good provision was made for the storage of water. The boats plying in this district are registered either at Goole, Mirfield or Leeds, it has not being necessary to make provision for registration. Number of Boats Inspected Number Registered to carry Number of Males on board Number of Females on board Total 35 233 70 5 75](https://iiif.wellcomecollection.org/image/b29406146_0171.jp2/full/800%2C/0/default.jpg)
