Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: 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?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT COUNT(date) FROM table_name_94 WHERE boiler_type = "forward topfeed" AND built_at = "crewe" AND lot_no < 187