Manchester Dry Docks - boiler house
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Manchester Dry Docks - boiler house
Image: © Chris Allen Taken: 7 Jun 2009
The docks had been closed for about two years and were beginning to look sorry for themselves. The chimneys are decidedly leaning. The writing on the blue companionway cover states pump room and from there step steps led down to the two steam pumping engines that were below ground. By then they may have been under water. Recent aerial views suggest this area has been cleared and converted to secure parking for lorries and buses. In the background is the hydraulic accumulator tower at Mode Wheel Locks.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.472043
Longitude
-2.305183