Built in 1996 by Tony Francis of Crestelle Narrowboats, Atlas is a 55-foot traditional-style narrowboat, with its interior completed by Peter Cooper of Pedigree Narrowboats. Atlas has been exceptionally well cared for by its owner and underwent maintenance in July 2024 when it was taken out of the water. At that time, the boat was blacked, and a full survey revealed the hull to be in good condition for its age.