Commenced 1887; opened 1894.
Manchester Ship Canal Diagrammatic Map, circa 1928?
Manchester Ship Canal Diagrammatic Map, circa 1928?
Manchester Ship Canal
'Terror' was built in 1981 (by Malcolm Pearson), so the event is after that date.Manchester Ship Canal
Manchester Ship Canal. Lymm, near Warrington. M6 Thelwall Viaduct in the distance
There appears to be a rally of some sort. The Inland Waterways Association held a rally there in 1998, based at Salford Quays.Manchester Ship Canal. Lymm, near Warrington. M6 Thelwall Viaduct in the distance
Eastham Locks. 19 May 1985
Chinese Junk (Ex- Exeter Maritime Museum) heading for the smallest lock nearest the river.Grid Ref: SJ 3697 9101 [MSC-001-000]Eastham Locks. 19 May 1985
Eastham Lock. 19 May 1985
The central tidal lock, 350' x 50'. Grid Ref: SJ 3697 9101 [MSC-001-000]Eastham Lock. 19 May 1985
Eastham Locks. 19 May 1985
The central tidal lock with former ICI barge (packet) "Wincham" entering. 'MMM' on flag. Grid Ref: SJ 3697 9101 [MSC-001-000]Eastham Locks. 19 May 1985
Eastham Locks with Federal Shire Lines steam ship outward bound for Australia. 1920
Grid Ref: SJ 3697 9101 [MSC-001-000]. From Steam on Canals Sub-CollectionEastham Locks with Federal Shire Lines steam ship outward bound for Australia. 1920
Ellesmere Port, looking towards Stanlow. 1984
Picture taken from near the entrance to the Shropshire Union Canal Docks. Grid Ref: SJ 4051 7739 [MSC-006-110]Ellesmere Port, looking towards Stanlow. 1984
Centaury House, Elesmere Port. July 1894
Grid Ref: SJ 4049 7710 [MSC-006-110]. The building postdates 1894 and by 1957 is shown as a bank.Centaury House, Elesmere Port. July 1894
L&NWR Ditton & Runcorn Viaduct and Runcorn & Widnes Bridge. September 1985
Grid Ref: SJ 5087 8336 [MSC-021-170]L&NWR Ditton & Runcorn Viaduct and Runcorn & Widnes Bridge. September 1985
Widnes and Runcorn Bridge. September 1985
Grid Ref: SJ 5092 8335 [MSC-021-230]. L&NWR Ditton and Runcorn Railway Viaduct behind.Widnes and Runcorn Bridge. September 1985
Looking east from Buncorn to Widnes Bridge
Possibly from the current Runcorn Widnes Bridge but the proximity of Runcorn Old Quay Lock (on the right) suggests that this could be from the old Transporter Bridge. Grid Ref: SJ 5103 8334 [MSC-021-330]. Old Quay Swing Bridge is in the distance.Looking east from Buncorn to Widnes Bridge
Manchester Ship Canal steam inspection launch/tug Daniel Adamson at Runcorn
From Steam on Canals Sub-Collection. This vessel is now restored and in steamManchester Ship Canal steam inspection launch/tug Daniel Adamson at Runcorn
Moore Lane Swing Bridge. September 1985
Grid Ref: SJ 5783 8533 [MSC-028-510]. Looking east with Acton Grange Railway Viaduct in the background.Moore Lane Swing Bridge. September 1985
Boats approaching Moore Lane Swing Bridge from the west. September 1985
Grid Ref: SJ 5783 8533 [MSC-028-510]Boats approaching Moore Lane Swing Bridge from the west. September 1985
Paddle tug 'Old Trafford' at Acton Grange, Runcorn.
Grid Ref: SJ 5856 8559 [MSC-029-280]. (From Steam on Canals Sub-Collection) Tug later renamed "Reliant"Paddle tug 'Old Trafford' at Acton Grange, Runcorn.
Looking east down the canal from near Acton Grange Viaduct. 17th July 1977
Grid Ref: SJ 8595 8567 [MSC-029-680]. The slide says that the picture was taken from the down line of the L&NWR Main Line.Looking east down the canal from near Acton Grange Viaduct. 17th July 1977
Looking west from Chester Road Swing Bridge. August 1983
Picture taken from Grid Ref: SJ 6043 8614 [MSC-031-230]. Acton Grange Viaduct is in the distance.Looking west from Chester Road Swing Bridge. August 1983
Northwich Road Swing Bridge (A49). September 1985
Grid Ref: SJ 6135 8644 [MSC-032-200]. Latchford High Level Bridge, Knutsford Road Swing Bridge and Latchford Viaduct can be seen in the distance.Northwich Road Swing Bridge (A49). September 1985
Latchford High Level Bridge. September 1985
Grid Ref: SJ 6239 8682 [MSC-033-300]. looking east with Knutsford Road Swing Bridge and Latchford Viaduct beyond.Latchford High Level Bridge. September 1985
Knutsford Road Swing Bridge, Warrington. 14 September 1974
Grid Ref: SJ 6289 8700 [MSC-033-830]. Picture taken from the Cantilever (or Latchford High Level) Bridge with Latchford Viaduct (Former L&WR Warrington and Stockport Line) in the distance. .Knutsford Road Swing Bridge, Warrington. 14 September 1974
Knutsford Road Swing Bridge (A50). September 1985
Grid Ref: SJ 6289 8700 [MSC-033-830]. Latchford Viaduct and Locks and Thelwall Viaduct are visible.Knutsford Road Swing Bridge (A50). September 1985
Latchford Viaduct. September 1985
Grid Ref: SJ 6333 8717 [MSC-034-300]. L&NWR former Warrington and Stockport Line. Latchford Locks in the background.Latchford Viaduct. September 1985
Aerial View of Latchford Locks
Grid Ref: SJ 6373 8731 [MSC-034-730]. Looking west with Latchford Viaduct for the L&NWR Warrington and Stockport line beyond the locks.Aerial View of Latchford Locks
Latchford - 'Cyprian Prince' and tug 'Cadishead'. 12th January 1958
'Cyprian Prince' was built in 1949 by Burntisland Shipbuilding Co. Ltd., Burntisland, for Prince Line Ltd., (Furness, Withy & Co. Ltd., managers). Tonnage: 2358 grt / 1201 nrt. 'Cadishead' was an MSC-owned tug. She is being take to the layby just west of Latchford Locks, Grid Ref: SJ 6373 8731 [MSC-034-730] .The viaduct carried the Warrington & Altrincham Junction Railway (later LNWR Warrington and Stockport) over the Ship Canal.Latchford - 'Cyprian Prince' and tug 'Cadishead'. 12th January 1958
Latchford - 'Cyprian Prince' and tug 'Cadishead'. 12th January 1958
'Cyprian Prince' was built in 1949 by Burntisland Shipbuilding Co. Ltd., Burntisland, for Prince Line Ltd., (Furness, Withy & Co. Ltd., managers). Tonnage: 2358 grt / 1201 nrt. 'Cadishead' was an MSC-owned tug. She is being take to the layby just west of Latchford Locks, Grid Ref: SJ 6373 8731 [MSC-034-730] .Latchford - 'Cyprian Prince' and tug 'Cadishead'. 12th January 1958
Latchford Locks
Grid Ref: SJ 6373 8731 [MSC-034-730]. The building on the left of the locks is the office block of the Richmond Gas Stove Company. Closed in 2006 and since demolished.Latchford Locks
Latchford Locks - 'Manchester City'. 26th April 1958
'Manchester City' was built in 1937 for Manchester Lines Ltd (Furness Withy & Co.). Tonnage: 5600. From 1939 to 1945 it was requisitioned as minelayer. Grid Ref: SJ 6373 8731 [MSC-034-730]Latchford Locks - 'Manchester City'. 26th April 1958
Latchford Locks - 'Manchester City'. 26th April 1958
'Manchester City' was built in 1937 for Manchester Lines Ltd (Furness Withy & Co.). Tonnage: 5600. From 1939 to 1945 it was requisitioned as minelayer. Grid Ref: SJ 6373 8731 [MSC-034-730]. Richmond's Gas Stove Works is behind the locks.Latchford Locks - 'Manchester City'. 26th April 1958
Latchford Locks. September 1985
Grid Ref: SJ 6373 8731 [MSC-034-730]Latchford Locks. September 1985
Thelwall Viaduct (M6). September 1985
Grid Ref: SJ 6646 8826 [MSC-037-620]. Looking EastThelwall Viaduct (M6). September 1985
