algy Posted June 14, 2012 Report Share Posted June 14, 2012 The building of Eastham Locks Eastham Street and the Lodge. Samuel Platt's yacht in Eastham Lock, he was one of the directors of the Manchester Ship Canal Company. His steam yacht 'Norseman' carried him and his fellow directors, leading a procession of vessels along the Ship Canal on its opening on New Year's Day, 1894. The Canal was officially opened by Queen Victoria in May of that year. Children paddling in the River Mersey at Ellesmere Port. Navvies working at the Tidal opening at Ellesmere Port. Ellesmere Port Embankment with the Gantry. Ellesmere Port Letting in the Water with the Engineer observing from the Bank. The start of the "Gap" at Ellesmere Port. Attractive "visitors" to the canal workings at Ellesmere Port. Ellesmere Port Engineers Workshop in the Shropshire Union Yard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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