Watching the ships at Statham
Photograph showing group of children playing on the banks of the Manchester Ship Canal. It was a regular game to sit in the cock boat which was chained to the mooring and ride out the wash caused by the passing ships. The small rowing boat (cock boat) was used by workmen to cross the canal to the pumping station.
Image details
| Location | Manchester Ship Canal, Statham |
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| Photographer | Alan Taylor |
| Donor | Alan Taylor |
| Era | 1950 |
| Medium | Photograph - coloured by Alan Taylor |
| Image Reference | LHC 00147 |
| Copyright Owner | Alan Taylor |
