These pages feature photographs given to the father of Mr J W Harrop by Daniel Adamson, promoter of the Manchester Ship Canal. The photographs appear here by kind permission of Mr Harrop.
The ship canal and railway viaduct between Runcorn and Widnes. Looking towards Widnes before the construction of the Transporter Bridge, which was constructed (right of centre) in 1905. The present Runcorn - Widnes road bridge was constructed (left of centre) in 1961.
Sailing ships on the Manchester Ship Canal.
Sailing ship with masts lowered.
Docks on the Manchester Ship Canal shortly after opening. On the left is the No. 8 Dock, Salford (now Ontario Basin).
Cargo ship being moved by a tug at the same location as the previous photograph, seen from the site of the future Trafford Wharf.