National Waterways Museum
From Graces Guide
Old model of the Anderton Boat Lift, electrically operated
Steam-driven hydraulic pumping engine by W. G. Armstrong and Co
Frank Pearn and Co steam pump
1873(?) steam pump by John Cameron
Blacksmith's shop with B. and S. Massey steam hammer
Bolinder marine engine
Steerable paddles of 1954 weed cutter boat made by Howard and Dennis of Bedfors. Powered by a Ford E98A car engine.
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.
Note: Affiliated with National Waterways Museum, Gloucester
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