text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_name_94 (date VARCHAR, lot_no VARCHAR, boiler_type VARCHAR, built_at VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  What year is the date when the boiler type is forward topfeed, the built at is Crewe, and lot number is less than 187?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT COUNT(date) FROM table_name_94 WHERE boiler_type = "forward topfeed" AND built_at = "crewe" AND lot_no < 187