Partington Oil Terminal and Manchester Ship Canal

Introduction

The photograph on this page of Partington Oil Terminal and Manchester Ship Canal by Keith Williamson as part of the Geograph project.

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Partington Oil Terminal and Manchester Ship Canal

Image: © Keith Williamson Taken: 8 Apr 2005

This oil terminal is situated on the south bank of the Manchester Ship Canal. The canal is the major feature of this square and has developed a large population of swans now large, ocean-going vessels use the canal less frequently following the closure of Salford and Manchester Docks.

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