The Manchester Ship Canal, Runcorn

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The photograph on this page of The Manchester Ship Canal, Runcorn by Chris Allen as part of the Geograph project.

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The Manchester Ship Canal, Runcorn

Image: © Chris Allen Taken: 31 Jul 1999

Stunning view from Old Quay. My platform is the 250 Ton Crane, a floating steam crane that is believed to be still in use. This was a with permission visit on a stinking hot day.

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Image Location

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Latitude
53.343461
Longitude
-2.729931