David Tucker's Trip to Liverpool to sail the manchester Ship Canal

June, 2003

first draft 2 Jul, 2003

Sheila at the Liver Building

 



The entrance to the Manchester Ship Canal


on the Manchester Ship Canal

The top of the first lock


 

The Waterways Museum at Ellesmere Port

Passing the Waterways Museum at Ellesmere Port


A tanker at the Ellesmere Port Refinery

(note the bubbles from the pollution barrier surrounding the berth)


 

Our arrival at Salford Quays, Manchester 35 miles and six hours from Liverpool

(colours just marginally improved!)


All pictures heavily compressed for internet use. copyright John Hoare 2003


 

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