William English canoe; a new arrival to the collection!

[patrick corry]

Today I acquired this William English, Peterborough, Ontario canoe. I know very little about this canoe, so your comments are invited and much appreciated!

She’s 16’x32”x12”… so, slender and probably agile, but rather heavy! This will NOT be a wilderness tripper which is my preferred canoe activity.

 

[Todd F]

She is a beauty!

 

[Dan Miller]

Nice!

You can learn some about Wm. English by following this link: https://woodencanoemuseum.org/builder-history/wm-english-canoe-company

 

[Mark Giovannetti]

I have also recently picked up an English canoe. Has anyone come across these adjustable thrawts before? Also the decal was on the stern king plank. Is that correct?

 

[Benson Gray]

Has anyone come across these adjustable thwarts before?

The adjustable thwarts were common in racing canoes to accommodate for paddlers with different weights. I don't know about the decal location. Nice canoe,

Benson

 

[Mark Giovannetti]

Thanks Benson, good to know.

 

[Mark Giovannetti]

Benson do you know if the adjustable thwarts were ever original to the canoe or always added later by the people doing the racing.

 

[Benson Gray]

Benson do you know if the adjustable thwarts were ever original to the canoe or always added later by the people doing the racing.

I'm not sure if adjustable thwarts were standard on William English canoes but they were on a similar Old Town canoe as shown below from their 1929 catalog.

Benson

 

[Mark Giovannetti]

Thanks!