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Text and photographs copyright of Jim Shead.
Description:
A proposal for a ship canal from the Dee estuary to Manchester.History:
Surveyed in 1823 and 1824, a Bill was introduced and rejected in 1825. Variations to the plans were made in 1825, 1826, 1828 and 1837 but the canal was never authorised or built.
Description:
Runs from Eastham Locks (some 6 miles up the Mersey from Liverpool) to Woden Street Bridge, Manchester.History:
Promoted by the Manchester Ship Canal Act of 1885. Construction started in November 1887 and the canal was opened on 1 January 1894.Subordinate Waterways:
Navigation Authority:
: Manchester Ship Canal Company, Queen Elizabeth II Dock, Eastham, Wirral CH62 0BB: Telephone 0151 327 1461 : Fax 0151 327 6278 :
Irlam Lock
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History of the Manchester Ship Canal by Sir B T Leech , Published by Sherratt & Hughes 1907 2 volumes.
A Hundred Years of the Manchester Ship Canal by Edward Gray , ISBN 1 85926 030 6 :130 pages, Published by Aurora Eterprises Ltd 1994 The story of the building and history of the canal published to coincide with its centenary. Colour and B&W illustrations. Order now from Manchester Ship Canal Company, Preliminary Prospectus by Richard Dean , ISBN 0 947712 26 7 :Published by M & M Baldwin 1994 17 X 23 inch double sided copy of the original prospectus, plus commentary by Richard Dean. Order now from Manchester Ship Canal by Edward Gray , ISBN 0 7509 1459 9 :124 pages, Published by Sutton Publishing 1997 Historic record of the canal featuring over 200 photographs. Order now from The Manchester Ship Canal and the rise of the Port of Manchester 1894-1975 by D A Farnie , 187 pages, Published by Manchester University Press 1980
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Cut to Caernarfon - Return Journey featuring Chris Coburn , 2 hours 41 minutes approx., Produced by Laurence Hogg Productions The second part of Chris Coburn's epic trip along the North Wales Coast. Features visit to Salford Quays National Waterways Festival, the Manchester Ship Canal and return to the midlands and Walsall gathering. Available on tape.
Seaway to the World - The Manchester Ship Canal Released in : 1998 43 minutes approx., The film takes us on a nostalgic journey from Eastham locks right up to Manchester and shows us some of the sights and sounds feeding off the Canal. A fascinating insight into one of the greatest Victorian engineering achievements. Part of the 'Maritime Britain' series. Produced privately by Graham Cooke. Available on tape.
MSC. The 250 Ton Crane 55 minutes approx., Produced by Laurence Hogg Productions Changing lock gates on the MSC is a big job. the steam electric 250 tot crane is still in original order. Available on tape and DVD.
MSC. Tug story 45 minutes approx., Produced by Laurence Hogg Productions We join the crew of two MSC tugs for a day. Experience how ships are towed and berthed on the ship canal. Available on tape and DVD.
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Lock Sizes and maximum craft dimensions:
Large locks: Length 600 foot, beam 65 foot. Parallel smaller locks: Length 350 foot, beam 65 foot. NOTE: For more details of maximum lock and craft sizes and the basis of these figures see Craft and Lock Sizes Page
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Manchester Ship Canal: Table of distances |
Miles |
Locks |
Navigable (N) |
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Junction with River Mersey |
0.0 |
1 |
N |
SJ369810 |
108 |
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Bankfield Wharf |
.6 |
1 |
N |
SJ374801 |
108 |
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Hooton Wharf |
1.4 |
1 |
N |
SJ384792 |
117 |
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Bowaters UK Paper Mills |
2.0 |
1 |
N |
SJ394785 |
117 |
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Pool Hall Wharf |
2.6 |
1 |
N |
SJ401778 |
117 |
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Junction with Shropshire Union Main Line |
2.9 |
1 |
N |
SJ405774 |
117 |
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Ellesmere Port Grain Warehouse |
3.1 |
1 |
N |
SJ408772 |
117 |
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Stuart Wharf |
3.6 |
1 |
N |
SJ414770 |
117 |
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Stanlow Wharf |
3.9 |
1 |
N |
SJ417770 |
117 |
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Associated Ethyl Wharf |
4.0 |
1 |
N |
SJ419770 |
117 |
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ICI (Dyestuffs) Wharf |
4.1 |
1 |
N |
SJ421770 |
117 |
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Esso Barge Wharf |
4.4 |
1 |
N |
SJ421770 |
117 |
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Stanlow Oil Docks |
Turning point and Stanlow Lay-by |
4.5 |
1 |
N |
SJ423770 |
117 |
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Ince Coaster Berth |
5.1 |
1 |
N |
SJ433769 |
117 |
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Ince Oil Berth |
5.4 |
1 |
N |
SJ436769 |
117 |
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Ince Tying-up Berth |
5.6 |
1 |
N |
SJ439769 |
117 |
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Ince Wharf |
6.6 |
1 |
N |
SJ458774 |
117 |
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Holpool Gutter |
7.4 |
1 |
N |
SJ475777 |
117 |
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Frodsham Pumping Stage |
8.5 |
1 |
N |
SJ485784 |
117 |
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Junctions with River Weaver and River Weaver - Old Navigation Line |
9.9 |
1 |
N |
SJ501800 |
997 |
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Weaver Sluices |
10.1 |
1 |
N |
SJ499802 |
108 |
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Junction with River Mersey |
10.9 |
1 |
N |
SJ493812 |
108 |
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Weston Point Docks |
11.0 |
1 |
N |
SJ493814 |
108 |
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Delamere Dock |
Entrance to Weaver Navigation |
11.1 |
1 |
N |
SJ493818 |
108 |
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Weston Point Salt Works (ICI) |
11.3 |
1 |
N |
SJ493819 |
108 |
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Runcorn Lay-by |
11.5 |
1 |
N |
SJ494821 |
108 |
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Bridgewater Canal Junction (closed) |
Originally access to the Bridgewater canal was via Bridgewater Locks which were closed in 1966 |
11.8 |
1 |
N |
SJ496823 |
108 |
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Runcorn Docks |
12.3 |
1 |
N |
SJ500828 |
108 |
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Runcorn Railway Bridge |
12.5 |
1 |
N |
SJ508833 |
108 |
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Widnes Bridge |
A533 road bridge |
12.6 |
1 |
N |
SJ509833 |
108 |
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Old Quay Lock |
Entrance to Runcorn Old Quay |
13.0 |
1 |
N |
SJ514833 |
108 |
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Old Quay Swing Bridge |
13.3 |
1 |
N |
SJ520832 |
108 |
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ICI (General Chemicals) Wharf |
13.5 |
1 |
N |
SJ524833 |
108 |
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Astmoor Wharf |
ICI (Chemicals and Met.) |
14.3 |
1 |
N |
SJ534836 |
108 |
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Stone Delph |
15.1 |
1 |
N |
SJ548842 |
108 |
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Randles Sluices |
15.4 |
1 |
N |
SJ551843 |
108 |
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Moore Lane Lay-by |
16.4 |
1 |
N |
SJ565848 |
108 |
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Moore Lane Swing Bridge |
17.1 |
1 |
N |
SJ578853 |
108 |
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Acton Grange Wharf |
17.5 |
1 |
N |
SJ585855 |
108 |
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Acton Grange Railway Viaduct |
17.9 |
1 |
N |
SJ590857 |
108 |
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Chester Road Swing Bridge |
18.8 |
1 |
N |
SJ604861 |
109 |
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Junction with Manchester Ship Canal - Walton Lock Branch |
19.0 |
1 |
N |
SJ606862 |
109 |
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Northwich Road Swing Bridge |
A559 road bridge |
19.4 |
1 |
N |
SJ613864 |
109 |
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Latchford High Level Bridge |
20.1 |
1 |
N |
SJ623867 |
109 |
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Knutsford Road Swing Bridge |
A50 road bridge |
20.4 |
1 |
N |
SJ628869 |
109 |
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Latchford Viaduct |
20.8 |
1 |
N |
SJ633871 |
109 |
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Latchford Locks |
21.0 |
2 |
N |
SJ637872 |
109 |
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Thelwall Pumping Station |
21.5 |
2 |
N |
SJ646876 |
109 |
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Thelwall Ferry |
21.8 |
2 |
N |
SJ649877 |
109 |
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Stratham Pumping Station No 3 |
Disused |
22.5 |
2 |
N |
SJ659881 |
109 |
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M6 Motorway Bridge |
22.8 |
2 |
N |
SJ664882 |
109 |
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Rixton Junction |
24.0 |
2 |
N |
SJ682889 |
109 |
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Warburton High Level Bridge |
25.1 |
2 |
N |
SJ695901 |
109 |
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Millbank Wharf |
26.0 |
2 |
N |
SJ702911 |
109 |
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Cadishead Ferry |
26.6 |
2 |
N |
SJ710916 |
109 |
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Cadishead Viaduct |
26.9 |
2 |
N |
SJ716920 |
109 |
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Partingham Coaling Basin |
27.1 |
2 |
N |
SJ719922 |
109 |
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Irlam Wharf |
27.8 |
2 |
N |
SJ725932 |
109 |
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Mersey Weir |
28.0 |
2 |
N |
SJ726935 |
109 |
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Irlam Viaduct |
28.1 |
2 |
N |
SJ726936 |
109 |
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Irlam Locks |
28.4 |
3 |
N |
SJ727941 |
109 |
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Hulmes Bridge Ferry |
29.6 |
3 |
N |
SJ738958 |
109 |
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Barton Locks |
30.4 |
4 |
N |
SJ747965 |
109 |
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Barton Swing Aqueduct |
Barton Swing Bridge |
31.8 |
4 |
N |
SJ756975 |
109 |
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Irwell Park Wharf |
32.3 |
4 |
N |
SJ774978 |
109 |
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Sewage Works |
33.4 |
4 |
N |
SJ790980 |
109 |
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Mode Wheel Locks |
33.9 |
5 |
N |
SJ797974 |
109 |
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Dock No 9 Entrance |
34.3 |
5 |
N |
SJ802971 |
109 |
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Turning Basin |
Docks Nos 6, 7 and 8 |
34.6 |
5 |
N |
SJ807968 |
109 |
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Dock Railway Swing Bridge |
34.9 |
5 |
N |
SJ810966 |
109 |
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Trafford Road Swing Bridge |
35.1 |
5 |
N |
SJ812965 |
109 |
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Junction with Bridgewater Canal |
35.4 |
5 |
N |
SJ816966 |
109 |
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Pomona Dock No 1 |
35.6 |
5 |
N |
SJ819969 |
109 |
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Junction with Manchester Ship Canal - River Irwell Upper Reach |
36.0 |
5 |
N |
SJ824973 |
109 |
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NOTE: N and U in the Navigable column above indicates that the node is navigable or unnavigable. If a D appears here it means that navigation is difficult or restricted to smaller craft.
Description:
This one and a quarter mile branch runs from the Woden Street Footbridge, where it joins the main Manchester Ship Canal, to Hunts Bank.Waterway Group:
This waterway is part of the Manchester Ship CanalNavigation Authority:
: Manchester Ship Canal Company, Queen Elizabeth II Dock, Eastham, Wirral CH62 0BB: Telephone 0151 327 1461 : Fax 0151 327 6278 :Related Books
The Canals of North West England (1) by Charles Hadfield & Gordon Biddle , ISBN 07153 49562 :236 pages, Published by David & Charles Volume 1. Order now from The Canals of North West England (2) by Charles Hadfield & Gordon Biddle , ISBN 07153 49929 :260 pages, Published by David & Charles Volume 2. Order now from The River Irwell by J Corbett , Published by E J Morten 1974 Believed to be a reprint of a 1907 book.
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Manchester Ship Canal - River Irwell Upper Reach: Table of distances |
Miles |
Locks |
Navigable (N) |
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Junction with Manchester Ship Canal |
0.0 |
0 |
N |
SJ824973 |
109 |
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Hulme Locks Branch Junction |
Junction with this branch of the Bridgewater Canal. |
.1 |
0 |
N |
SJ825974 |
109 |
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Regent Road Bridge |
.3 |
0 |
N |
SJ826976 |
109 |
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Water Street and Irwell Street Bridge |
.8 |
0 |
N |
SJ833983 |
109 |
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Blackfriars Bridge |
1.1 |
0 |
N |
SJ836985 |
109 |
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Victoria Bridge and Station Approach |
1.3 |
0 |
N |
SJ838988 |
109 |
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Hunts Bank |
End of navigation |
1.4 |
0 |
N |
SJ836990 |
109 |
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NOTE: N and U in the Navigable column above indicates that the node is navigable or unnavigable. If a D appears here it means that navigation is difficult or restricted to smaller craft.
Description:
Runs less than half a mile from the Junction with the Manchester Ship Canal to the Mersey and Irwell Navigation.Waterway Group:
This waterway is part of the Manchester Ship CanalNavigation Authority:
: Manchester Ship Canal Company, Queen Elizabeth II Dock, Eastham, Wirral CH62 0BB: Telephone 0151 327 1461 : Fax 0151 327 6278 :Related Books
The Canals of North West England (1) by Charles Hadfield & Gordon Biddle , ISBN 07153 49562 :236 pages, Published by David & Charles Volume 1. Order now from The Canals of North West England (2) by Charles Hadfield & Gordon Biddle , ISBN 07153 49929 :260 pages, Published by David & Charles Volume 2. Order now from .
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Manchester Ship Canal - Walton Lock Branch: Table of distances |
Miles |
Locks |
Navigable (N) |
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Junction with Manchester Ship Canal |
0.0 |
0 |
N |
SJ606862 |
109 |
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Walton Lock No 1 |
.1 |
1 |
N |
SJ606864 |
109 |
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Mersey and Irwell Navigation Junction |
.4 |
1 |
N |
SJ600865 |
109 |
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NOTE: N and U in the Navigable column above indicates that the node is navigable or unnavigable. If a D appears here it means that navigation is difficult or restricted to smaller craft.
Text and photographs copyright of Jim Shead. |
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