The sign says:

President
A steam-powered boat, built as part of a fleet in 1909 by the major carriers Fellows, Morton & Clayton Ltd., at their main dock in Saltley, B'ham. The steamer worked "FLY" - day & night, on the canals between London & the Midlands, carrying foodstuffs like tea, sugar and flour.
Owned by the Black Country Museum.
Operated by the Friends of President.