Manchester Ship Canal (3)

Manchester Ship Canal - Photo: David Long
photo: David Long
Narrowboats passing ocean-going ships on the Manchester Ship Canal near Latchford.
Latchford Lock on the Manchester Ship Canal
Entering Latchford Lock, looking back towards Warrington.
Thelwall Viaduct, carrying the M6 motorway over the Manchester Ship Canal
Thelwall Viaduct, carrying the M6 motorway across the Ship Canal, looking west. Latchford railway viaduct is seen in the distance.
Royal Iris Mersey Ferry near Thelwall Viaduct, the Manchester Ship Canal
The Mersey Ferry "Royal Iris" carrying sightseers on a cruise between Liverpool and Manchester, with Thelwall Viaduct in the background.
Irlam railway viaduct and Mersey Weir on the Manchester Ship Canal
Irlam railway viaduct, with Mersey Weir on the right, where the River Mersey flows into the Ship Canal.
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