Awesome Trip: Manchester Ship Canal to Liverpool - June 1972!

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Awesome Trip: Manchester Ship Canal to Liverpool - June 1972!

This film was originally a standard 8mm Cine Film Digitised with a Kodak Reels Scanner.

In this thrilling digitised cine film from June 1972, hop aboard a Ferry as it whisks passengers along the Manchester Ship Canal to Liverpool for an unforgettable adventure! Marvel as a cargo ship glides past on the port side, followed by three more in drydock. Experience the excitement as the ferry navigates through a lock gate, showcasing several ships, including the close-up "Carchester" and the impressive "Allurity." The Ferry sweeps under a colossal bridge—if you know its name, drop a comment below! The journey pauses as the ferry goes through another lock, with the large "Aretis" on the starboard side, followed by another ship, and slowly passing "BIAK." Two more bridges and a swing bridge await! Despite it being June, the weather turns rainy, prompting passengers to don their coats. Witness the Silver Jubilee Bridge and the Æthelflæd Bridge as more ships cruise by. The Esso Purfleet makes an appearance, and the adventure continues alongside a large Shell Tanker in the locks. Yachts drift past as the Ferry sails into the Mersey, revealing more ferries and the iconic Royal Liver Building standing tall. Spot even more ships, including the TS Royalist, a Brig Sailing ship and flagship of the Sea Cadets, and catch another ferry alongside on the port side!

If anyone recognises the various bridges please comment below.