David Tucker's Trip to Liverpool to sail the manchester Ship CanalJune, 2003first draft 2 Jul, 2003 |
The entrance to the Manchester Ship Canal
The top of the first lock
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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