Once the tugs had finished with Mitrope at Runcorn the next job was to move Nakskov Maersk from Eastham to Stanlow No 3 13/10/09
MSC Viceroy assisting Mitrope onto Runcorn oil berth 13/10/09
Wilson Aviles about to turn into Runcorn docks 13/10/09
Wilson Aviles nearing her destination of Runcorn docks 13/10/09
W-O Devocean with new Mersey tug Smit Sandon taken off Bromborough inward for Eastham oil dock 11/10/09
Collingwood with Libelle on the approaches to Eastham locks 08/10/09
Libelle inward for Stanlow taken at Jobs ferry with Smit Collingwood 08/10/09
Looking down on the immaculate MSC Viking from the cantilever bridge in Warrington 07/10/09
Holstentor proving to be a challenge to the two experienced tug crews seen passing Knutsford road swing bridge 07/10/09
The two tugs getting Holstentor underway again from Latchford locks. They were to meet the Kruckau further down the canal at Runcorn old quay heading up to Manchester to load scrap metal 07/10/09
Manchester ship canal tugs are quite rare in the upper reaches of the canal today. The dead tow of Holstentor from Manchester to Eastham took nearly 12 hours 07/10/09
Holstentor lowering off at Latchford heading outward with scrap metal after being stranded at Manchester for a week 07/10/09
MSC Victory the stern tug helping Holstentor steer with MSC Viking at the bow seen heading towards Latchford locks 07/10/09
MSC Viking & Victory assisting the damaged Holstentor at Penny ferry near Thelwall. Holstentor had a rope wrapped around one of her propellers whilst loading scrap metal at Manchester the week previously and was to call at Bromborough to have it removed at low water 07/10/09
MSC Viking trying to keep Holstentor straight at Thelwall 07/10/09
The Penny ferry at Thelwall 07/10/09
MSC Victory at the stern of Holstentor in Irlam locks 07/10/09
The tug job entering Irlam locks 07/10/09
MSC Viking with Victory at the stern towing Holstentor into Irlam locks heading outward with scrap metal. Divers were unable to remove a rope wrapped around one of the propellers at Irwell park wharf but was removed at Bromborough at low tide the next day 07/10/09
MSC Viking & Victory struggle with dead tow 'Holstentor' approaching Irlam locks 07/10/09
Kennet following behind Kerne near Weston Point. Lack of dredging for a number of years could jeopardize future trips on the Weaver as Kerne often touches the bottom at various points along the way 05/10/09
Kerne passing the ICI Rocksavage works, Weston Point at the bottom end of the Weaver navigation 05/10/09
Kerne with her party of crew & enthusiasts taken at Pickerings lock near Dutton railway viaduct 05/10/09
Kerne leaving the Weaver into the ship canal on the way back to her base at Liverpool 05/10/09
Kerne preparing to leave Weston Marsh lock into the ship canal 05/10/09
Kennet (built 1931) unexpectedly had to be called into action to help tow Kerne through a shallow stretch of water near Frodsham weir 05/10/09
Steam tug Kerne seen at Weston Point making the journey back down the Weaver navigation after calling at Acton bridge for the weekend 05/10/09
Kerne approaching Frodsham railway viaduct 05/10/09
Kerne passing Sutton Weaver swing bridge in Frodsham with Kennet following behind 05/10/09
Kennet out for the trip behind Kerne down to Weston Marsh lock 05/10/09
Steam tug Kerne near the west coast mainline at Dutton viaduct 05/10/09
86612 & 86639 crossing Dutton viaduct with Kerne & Kennet below on the Weaver 05/10/09
Steam tug Kerne & Kennet sharing the lock at Dutton on their way down the Weaver 05/10/09
Preserved diesel tug Kennet at Acton Bridge on the Weaver for the steam rally event 04/10/09. Built in 1931 for towing barges on the upper Thames.
Multicoloured Gina D taken at Stockton Heath in Warrington heading for Manchester 04/10/09
Gina D inward for Manchester passing through Warrington at Stockton Heath 04/10/09
