Manchester Ship Canal - Runcorn
29th January 2007

Photographs of the Manchester ship canal around Runcorn, Old Quay, Weston Point and Frodsham Marshes.

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MSC Viceroy assisting Wappen von Frankfurt onto Runcorn oil berth 25/08/09
MSC Viceroy assisting Wappen von Frankfurt onto Runcorn oil berth 25/08/09
 MSC Viceroy & Volant about to turn Wappen von Frankfurt at the entrance to Runcorn docks 25/08/09
MSC Viceroy & Volant about to turn Wappen von Frankfurt at the entrance to Runcorn docks 25/08/09
 MSC Volant & Viceroy with Wappen von Frankfurt arriving at Runcorn early in the morning 25/08/09
MSC Volant & Viceroy with Wappen von Frankfurt arriving at Runcorn early in the morning 25/08/09
 Arklow Racer passing Runcorn Old Quay inward for Cerestar at Manchester on a clear winters day 15/12/05
Arklow Racer passing Runcorn Old Quay inward for Cerestar at Manchester on a clear winters day 15/12/05
About all thats currently on offer in the upper reaches, the push tug Daisy Doardo with the well loaded barge RESv passing Runcorn old quay shuttling containers between Irlam & Seaforth dock 13/08/09
About all thats currently on offer in the upper reaches, the push tug Daisy Doardo with the well loaded barge RESv passing Runcorn old quay shuttling containers between Irlam & Seaforth dock 13/08/09
 Stolt Shearwater transferring berths between Eastham sheerlegs to Runcorn oil berth seen nearing her destination 25/06/09
Stolt Shearwater transferring berths between Eastham sheerlegs to Runcorn oil berth seen nearing her destination 25/06/09
 Snowdrop skirting the Mersey estuary at Runcorn old quay 25/06/09
Snowdrop skirting the Mersey estuary at Runcorn old quay 25/06/09
 Snowdrop passing Wigg Island near Runcorn on the way back down the canal from Manchester 25/06/09
Snowdrop passing Wigg Island near Runcorn on the way back down the canal from Manchester 25/06/09
Kerne passing Runcorn old quay on a trip to Manchester 24/06/09
Kerne passing Runcorn old quay on a trip to Manchester 24/06/09
 Snowdrop which overtook Kerne around the Frodsham area is seen passing Runcorn old quay on the way to Manchester 24/06/09
Snowdrop which overtook Kerne around the Frodsham area is seen passing Runcorn old quay on the way to Manchester 24/06/09
 The tugs MSC Viking & Viceroy backing up Marida Magnolia from Weaver bend to Runcorn oil berth taken passing the Weaver sluices 01/06/09
The tugs MSC Viking & Viceroy backing up Marida Magnolia from Weaver bend to Runcorn oil berth taken passing the Weaver sluices 01/06/09
 MSC Viceroy & Viking taking Marida Magnolia stern first to Runcorn oil berth after turning at the mouth of the Weaver near Weston Point 01/06/09
MSC Viceroy & Viking taking Marida Magnolia stern first to Runcorn oil berth after turning at the mouth of the Weaver near Weston Point 01/06/09
Marida Magnolia which is too large to turn at Runcorn docks is turning at Weaver bend with MSC Viceroy 01/06/09
Marida Magnolia which is too large to turn at Runcorn docks is turning at Weaver bend with MSC Viceroy 01/06/09
 After problems with Woolston pumps, Sospan Dau had to head back down the canal to Frodsham to unload seen near Wigg wharf, Runcorn 29/05/09
After problems with Woolston pumps, Sospan Dau had to head back down the canal to Frodsham to unload seen near Wigg wharf, Runcorn 29/05/09
 Wilster (ex Arklow Villa) passing Runcorn old quay on the way outward after calling at Cerestar, Manchester 11/02/06
Wilster (ex Arklow Villa) passing Runcorn old quay on the way outward after calling at Cerestar, Manchester 11/02/06
 Hebridean Princess passing Runcorn old quay on the way to Salford quays 13/07/05. Medium format slide
Hebridean Princess passing Runcorn old quay on the way to Salford quays 13/07/05. Medium format slide
Wilson Goole about to turn into Runcorn docks 22/03/09
Wilson Goole about to turn into Runcorn docks 22/03/09
 Wilson Goole nears her destination of Runcorn docks 22/03/09
Wilson Goole nears her destination of Runcorn docks 22/03/09
 Pinnau about to pass Runcorn old quay swing bridge 19/03/09
Pinnau about to pass Runcorn old quay swing bridge 19/03/09
 Pinnau passing the redundant Wigg wharf near Runcorn old quay on the way outward from EMR Irwell park wharf 19/03/09.
Pinnau passing the redundant Wigg wharf near Runcorn old quay on the way outward from EMR Irwell park wharf 19/03/09.
Stolt Guillemot heading away from Runcorn old quay with the derilict Wigg wharf on the left 16/03/09
Stolt Guillemot heading away from Runcorn old quay with the derilict Wigg wharf on the left 16/03/09
 Stolt Guillemot inward for Partington oil basin passing Runcorn old quay swing bridge in the fading light 16/03/09
Stolt Guillemot inward for Partington oil basin passing Runcorn old quay swing bridge in the fading light 16/03/09
 Sigas Duke heading outward at Frodsham marsh 15/03/09
Sigas Duke heading outward at Frodsham marsh 15/03/09
 Sigas Duke passing the cattle ferry at Frodsham marsh heading outward from Runcorn oil berth 15/03/09
Sigas Duke passing the cattle ferry at Frodsham marsh heading outward from Runcorn oil berth 15/03/09
Stolt Pelican (ex Isebek) passing Runcorn old quay inbound for Cadishead, Partington oil basin 25/01/09. Medium format slide
Stolt Pelican (ex Isebek) passing Runcorn old quay inbound for Cadishead, Partington oil basin 25/01/09. Medium format slide
 Because of her size, Hulin has to be turned at the entrance to the Weaver navigation at Weston Marsh instead of Runcorn docks. Here MSC Victory & Viceroy prepare to continue with Hulin stern first for the short distance to Runcorn oil berth a little further on 24/01/09. Medium format slide.
Because of her size, Hulin has to be turned at the entrance to the Weaver navigation at Weston Marsh instead of Runcorn docks. Here MSC Victory & Viceroy prepare to continue with Hulin stern first for the short distance to Runcorn oil berth a little further on 24/01/09. Medium format slide.
 The tugs turn Hulin at Weaver bend before continuing further on to Runcorn oil berth 24/01/09. Medium format slide.
The tugs turn Hulin at Weaver bend before continuing further on to Runcorn oil berth 24/01/09. Medium format slide.
 MSC Victory & Viceroy prepare to turn Hulin at the entrance to the Weaver navigation to go stern first onward to Runcorn 24/01/09. Medium format slide.
MSC Victory & Viceroy prepare to turn Hulin at the entrance to the Weaver navigation to go stern first onward to Runcorn 24/01/09. Medium format slide.
Hulin with tugs Victory & Viceroy taken at Frodsham Marsh inward for Runcorn oil berth 24/01/09. Medium format slide.
Hulin with tugs Victory & Viceroy taken at Frodsham Marsh inward for Runcorn oil berth 24/01/09. Medium format slide.
 Ben Maye (built 1979) loading salt at salt union, Weston Point 22/01/09
Ben Maye (built 1979) loading salt at salt union, Weston Point 22/01/09
 Arklow Rogue just after swinging at the entrance to Runcorn docks heading back round the corner to the salt union berth at Weston Point 27/12/08. Medium format slide.
Arklow Rogue just after swinging at the entrance to Runcorn docks heading back round the corner to the salt union berth at Weston Point 27/12/08. Medium format slide.
 Arklow Rogue approaching the entrance to Runcorn docks inward for the salt union berth at Weston Point 27/12/08. Medium format slide.
Arklow Rogue approaching the entrance to Runcorn docks inward for the salt union berth at Weston Point 27/12/08. Medium format slide.
Clipper Nelly making an early departure from Runcorn oil berth seen at a frosty Frodsham marsh unfortunately just before the sun came up 27/12/08. Medium format slide.
Clipper Nelly making an early departure from Runcorn oil berth seen at a frosty Frodsham marsh unfortunately just before the sun came up 27/12/08. Medium format slide.
 MSC Viceroy with Volant at the stern assisting Mitrope heading outward from Runcorn oil berth seen at Frodsham marsh with Weston point dominating the background 06/01/09
MSC Viceroy with Volant at the stern assisting Mitrope heading outward from Runcorn oil berth seen at Frodsham marsh with Weston point dominating the background 06/01/09
 MSC Volant at the stern of Mitrope heading towards Ince & Stanlow taken from Frodsham marsh 06/01/09
MSC Volant at the stern of Mitrope heading towards Ince & Stanlow taken from Frodsham marsh 06/01/09
 MSC Volant at the stern of Mitrope with Weston point behind 06/01/09
MSC Volant at the stern of Mitrope with Weston point behind 06/01/09
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