Difference between revisions of "National Waterways Museum"

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Old model of the Anderton Boat Lift, electrically operated

Steam-driven hydraulic pumping engine by W. G. Armstrong and Co

1873(?) steam pump by John Cameron

Blacksmith's shop with B. and S. Massey steam hammer

Reconstruction of an early example of containerisation

Reconstructed container, showing original operating mechanism

Bolinder marine engine

Steerable paddles of 1954 weed cutter boat made by Howard and Dennis of Bedfors. Powered by a Ford E98A car engine.

Foundry patterns, with pattern for mooring bollard in foreground

Towing tractor made by D. Wickham and Co of Ware

1948 air-cooled 20 BHP Armstrong-Siddeley marine engine from the canal tug 'Beeston' built by Yarwood

South Pier Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 4FW. Near the M53.

An excellent museum concentrating on inland waterways, with numerous exhibits including boats, stationary and marine engines, and various types of machinery. Located in a dock designed by Thomas Telford, at the junction of the Shropshire Union Canal with the Manchester Ship Canal.

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-South Pier Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 4FW.
+South Pier Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 4FW. Near the M53.
-* An excellent museum concentrating on inland waterways, with numerous exhibits including boats, engines, and various types of machinery, located at the junction of the [[Shropshire Union Canal]] with the [[Manchester Ship Canal]].
+* An excellent museum concentrating on inland waterways, with numerous exhibits including boats, stationary and marine engines, and various types of machinery. Located in a dock designed by [[Thomas Telford]], at the junction of the [[Shropshire Union Canal]] with the [[Manchester Ship Canal]].
 [https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/enjoy-the-waterways/museums-and-attractions/national-waterways-museum Museum website.]