We did a trip up and down the Weaver on the DA, it was a great little trip. We were shown the engine room, in full swing with those pistons pumping and the heat of the boilers, and the bridge. And a plate of hotpot with pickled cabbage and glass of beer from the galley topped it all off. Recommend it.
What a magnificent little survivor this vessel is and my admiration goes to the team who have saved her. It seems to me that the old fashioned 'workmanship' that went into steam age machinery - where fittings often seem to be much better made than they perhaps needed to be - puts the dull utility of our modern age to shame I think.
Great to see such a fantastic piece of our heritage saved for future generations to enjoy and share the past. Another great video and thanks also to the group who took on the challenge. “ Thanks all for sharing”👍
What a start for a video, in a kayak. This was a GEM of a watch as I enjoy anything of steam, ships, trains or just pumping stations. That was one Quid well spent for a old tug..... Thanks for all your work and your pride in your city and history shows........
Very well done to the people who put in the effort to keep stuff like this alive and running for future generations 👏👏👏 👍 👍👍. Great video and thank you for your hard work 👍 👏.
Hi Ollie, I smiled when your video started and we saw you on the River Weaver in an inflateable. Nothing stops you from getting anywhere. Great Video. Lovely Tug. Loved the history you gave us. An excellent and well produced video. Thank you. Take care.
Nice one Ollie. It's great to see the Danny given a second chance. Just looking at the boiler room and engines...they didn't build things by half back then that's for sure. Keep enjoying the sunshine!
Yet another great video mate, absolutely love the Danny. I’ve seen her many times down at the Albert Dock. A fabulous steam tug & a great link between our two great cities.
This ship even saw brief service during World War 1. At that time, the tug was still going by the name of ‘Ralph Brocklebank’,she was one of twelve Liverpool based tugs that were commandeered by the Admiralty as an emergency response following the mining and sinking of HMS Audacious in October 1914. They were used for anti U-boat patrols in the approaches to the Mersey and out into the Irish Sea. This was only a temporary short term measure until large numbers of trawlers and drifters were were brought into service as part of the Auxiliary Patrol. All the tugs were returned to civilian employment before year end, so therefore her naval naval service lasted only for a period of less than 8 weeks.
Amazing. Only just discovered your channel after waking up in the middle of the night. Two videos in and im loving it. Great information and filming. 👍
Today we went on The Danny from Anderton Boat Lift to Ellesmere Port (with a coach back to Anderton. A great relaxing trip, seeing locks and swing bridges in action from this historic steam tug - built 1903. The crew of volunteers made it a real pleasure with their enthusiasm and thier knowledge of the ship and the waterways. Six hours on the boat, and one hour return journey - book a trip and go back in time - slowly!
Hi Olly...you've excelled yourself with your last two videos mate! I'm still in hospital after 2 weeks and things like this are makinglife just that little bit brighter. Thankyou for your hard work and bundless enthusiasm....can I try to nudge you toward making a video about the Manchester Liners Co history? I know there's not much visual evidence to film nowadays and would be more of an archive piece but maybe one rainy day??? Best wishes and take care
Thanks Jimmy. Sorry to hear you're still in hospital. Hope you are able to go home soon. 👍I don't know anything about the Manchester Liners but I'll defo have a look
Amazing she is still running especially her very small White Star Line Connection, How many ocean liners did she witness in her life when she was in Liverpool?
Hi Ollie, the Warehouse you showed is in Ellesmere, Shropshire and it needs saving. It's owned by housebuilders and for years it's been promised that theyd do something with it. Theyve done nothing except build hundreds of houses while the warehouse starts to fall apart. Locals believe it should be a museum or pub , or maybe both? So you know the story of Ellesmere port..........?
Hi Ollie, Do you have an email address I can contact you on for some great locations in my area of the UK I could show you? I think they would be right up your alley! All the best,
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We did a trip up and down the Weaver on the DA, it was a great little trip. We were shown the engine room, in full swing with those pistons pumping and the heat of the boilers, and the bridge. And a plate of hotpot with pickled cabbage and glass of beer from the galley topped it all off. Recommend it.
What a magnificent little survivor this vessel is and my admiration goes to the team who have saved her. It seems to me that the old fashioned 'workmanship' that went into steam age machinery - where fittings often seem to be much better made than they perhaps needed to be - puts the dull utility of our modern age to shame I think.
Another brilliant instalment mate! Cheers
Great to see such a fantastic piece of our heritage saved for future generations to enjoy and share the past. Another great video and thanks also to the group who took on the challenge. “ Thanks all for sharing”👍
Olly, you've done it again. Quality. Thanks for the education.
What a start for a video, in a kayak. This was a GEM of a watch as I enjoy anything of steam, ships, trains or just pumping stations. That was one Quid well spent for a old tug..... Thanks for all your work and your pride in your city and history shows........
You keep producing these little gems, what a brilliant little boat
Cheers thank you
Very well done to the people who put in the effort to keep stuff like this alive and running for future generations 👏👏👏 👍 👍👍.
Great video and thank you for your hard work 👍 👏.
Hi Ollie, I smiled when your video started and we saw you on the River Weaver in an inflateable. Nothing stops you from getting anywhere. Great Video. Lovely Tug. Loved the history you gave us. An excellent and well produced video. Thank you. Take care.
Wonderfully done. What a great old steam tug the Danny is. Well worth saving.
Love these videos, my brother is part of the volunteer group working on the Danny, Saw her when she was undergoing its renovation in the Albert Dock.
Hi Ollie, had to watch this one again. It's just as good the third time around.
Nice one Ollie. It's great to see the Danny given a second chance. Just looking at the boiler room and engines...they didn't build things by half back then that's for sure.
Keep enjoying the sunshine!
So glad The Danny was able to be saved! 🌹
Magnificent restoration job, well done all concerned.
I’ve been on this! Lovely thing, glad to know it’s still around.
Another brilliant video!
I'd been fitting tyres in Frodsham and drove past this a couple of months ago. I wonder what it was, and now I know!
Yet another great video mate, absolutely love the Danny. I’ve seen her many times down at the Albert Dock.
A fabulous steam tug & a great link between our two great cities.
This ship even saw brief service during World War 1. At that time, the tug was still going by the name of ‘Ralph Brocklebank’,she was one of twelve Liverpool based tugs that were commandeered by the Admiralty as an emergency response following the mining and sinking of HMS Audacious in October 1914. They were used for anti U-boat patrols in the approaches to the Mersey and out into the Irish Sea. This was only a temporary short term measure until large numbers of trawlers and drifters were were brought into service as part of the Auxiliary Patrol. All the tugs were returned to civilian employment before year end, so therefore her naval naval service lasted only for a period of less than 8 weeks.
Another superb video Ollie, am looking forward to the next one.
I live 1km away from this boat and I've always wanted to go in/on it. Great video. I'll be on the website soon!
Go past that a lot, and never realised. Thanks for this 👍
Wow! An amazing piece of history which I never knew about!
Wonderful story. I can remember when the Ship Canal was busy and I could see the ships pass at the end of my road.
Amazing. Only just discovered your channel after waking up in the middle of the night. Two videos in and im loving it. Great information and filming. 👍
Today we went on The Danny from Anderton Boat Lift to Ellesmere Port (with a coach back to Anderton. A great relaxing trip, seeing locks and swing bridges in action from this historic steam tug - built 1903. The crew of volunteers made it a real pleasure with their enthusiasm and thier knowledge of the ship and the waterways. Six hours on the boat, and one hour return journey - book a trip and go back in time - slowly!
Brilliant 👍👍😄. More🖐
Great video, the Danny is amazing!
Excellent video good commentary which brought the story alive, thank you
Thanks!
Another brilliant video. Absolutely love your stuff!
Brilliant yet again, what a brilliant piece of history. Thanks for sharing. Del
I did see this a few weeks ago and wondered about its history, lovely boat and a well told history Thanks
How cool is that! It looks beautiful. Thanks.
Cheers thank you
Really enjoyed that mate ,cheers.
Hi Olly...you've excelled yourself with your last two videos mate! I'm still in hospital after 2 weeks and things like this are makinglife just that little bit brighter.
Thankyou for your hard work and bundless enthusiasm....can I try to nudge you toward making a video about the Manchester Liners Co history? I know there's not much visual evidence to film nowadays and would be more of an archive piece but maybe one rainy day???
Best wishes and take care
Thanks Jimmy. Sorry to hear you're still in hospital. Hope you are able to go home soon. 👍I don't know anything about the Manchester Liners but I'll defo have a look
Fabulous
Just came across this channel. Keep going mate, superb content!
Bet there is nowt built today that will last that long them engines are clean as a whistle great video 👍
Great content mate.
Amazing she is still running especially her very small White Star Line Connection, How many ocean liners did she witness in her life when she was in Liverpool?
Excellent bean's lads plenty for everyone paarn haar
Daniel Adamson had at least 19 patents for boiler & foundry manufacturing, including his Anti-Collapsive Flange Seam.
Hi Ollie, the Warehouse you showed is in Ellesmere, Shropshire and it needs saving.
It's owned by housebuilders and for years it's been promised that theyd do something with it. Theyve done nothing except build hundreds of houses while the warehouse starts to fall apart. Locals believe it should be a museum or pub , or maybe both?
So you know the story of Ellesmere port..........?
Where did you get on and off the weaver
Hi Ollie,
Do you have an email address I can contact you on for some great locations in my area of the UK I could show you? I think they would be right up your alley!
All the best,
I think I saw it years ago at the boat museum in Ellesmere Port
Done a course on it but not had pleasure of a ride on it