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Manchester Ship Canal - Following the opening of a new dock
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Manchester Ship Canal - Following the opening of a new dock
Dignitaries and guests on the quayside, following the opening of a new dock on the Manchester Ship Canal - built between 1887 and 1894 - it was (for a time) the largest navigation canal in the world
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Canal Ceremonial Ceremony Dignitaries Dock Manchester Officials Opening Quay Quay Side Watching Water Way
EDITORS COMMENTS
A Momentous Occasion on the Manchester Ship Canal: A New Dock is Born This evocative photograph captures the excitement and grandeur of a historic moment on the Manchester Ship Canal, as dignitaries and local residents gather to witness the opening of a new dock. The Manchester Ship Canal, built between 1887 and 1894, was an engineering marvel of its time, and for a brief period, the largest navigation canal in the world. The image, taken on the quayside, shows a crowd of well-dressed men and women, their hats raised in anticipation, as they watch the ceremonial opening of the new dock. Officials in formal attire stand at the ready, their expressions a mix of pride and relief, as the first ship glides smoothly into the new facility. The Manchester Ship Canal was a vital transport artery, connecting the industrial powerhouse of Manchester to the Irish Sea, allowing the city to import raw materials and export finished goods on a grand scale. This new dock was a testament to the canal's continued importance and the ingenuity of its engineers. The photograph is a snapshot of a bygone era, a time when the waterway was the lifeblood of the region's economy and a source of great civic pride. Today, the Manchester Ship Canal remains a vital transport link, a testament to the enduring power of human ingenuity and the importance of waterways in shaping our history.
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