Welcome to Atlas and Malus web pages..........

There is currently only two web pages in use on this site, for use of passing information of where the boats will be, what crews required, and where to meet.

The site will be updated Daily/Weekly with information on the boats movements, and related information via "Keeping in touch.." page.

If you are interested in operating this pair of 1935 heritage working boats, no experience required (training provided), expect a sense of humour and the ability to make tea is all we ask for, we can teach you everything else including supping a few pints at the end of a days graft occasional !

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  • Joint Ownership

    Since 2008 the BCNS and Coombeswood Canal Trust have jointly operated the working pair: Atlas and Malus, which were formerly part of the BW Historical Fleet. Atlas (the motor) and Malus (the butty) are moored at Hawne Basin on the Dudley No.2 canal; part of the BCN.  Both charities are the proud owners of these heritage boats.  Many voluntary hours have been carried out on the boats to improve their condition and their preservation is now secured. Both boats take part in various events during the season and serve to promote the work of both the BCNS and Coombeswood Canal Trust.


  • BCNS Gallery

    Atlas and Malus: Working Boat Group
    Includes photos and information of the work done to date
    Beginning at the handover on Friday 5th December 2008 at Cambrain Wharf Birmingham


  • Heritage Working Boats Project

    You will find information about the fleet of British Waterways Heritage Working boats that Atlas and Malus worked alongside


Atlas on the pull............