Steam tug/tender Daniel Adamson
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Steam tug/tender Daniel Adamson
Image: © Chris Allen Taken: 11 Sep 2010
This vessel was built in 1903 as the Ralph Brocklebank as a steam tug and passenger tender. Later becoming the Daniel Adamson and acting also as the directors' inspection launch for the Manchester Ship Canal. Retired in the 1980s she was on display at the Boat Museum at Ellesmere Port Image but by 2004 was derelict and about to be scrapped. Fortunately she was saved by dedicated enthusiasts and is now being restored to planned steam operation. This is hoped to be in 2012, Lottery funding willing.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.429018
Longitude
-3.004412