How do I launch a small boat on the manchester ship canal?

Question

How do I launch a small boat on the manchester ship canal?

Answer 1

Very carefully I'd say.

Answer 2

See the Inland Waterways Association website for further details:

http://www.waterways.org.uk/Home

Also of interest to you may be the section on inland waterways on the Maritime and Coastguard Agency's website:

http://www.mcga.gov.uk/c4mca/mcga-guidan...

Answer 3

J. & A. Gardner of Glasgow commissioned 5 coasters of varying configurations 3 being ro-ro ships.  Another order from north of the border was from Peacock Salt Company, for the 1665dwt vessel ‘Peacock Venture’.  Among other U.K. customers were Onesimus Dorey & Sons Ltd., for 3 cargo vessels; Spillers - 4 coasters; Crescent Shipping - 7 coasters, and Manchester Ship Canal - 4 tugs.  The rest of the world joined the order book for ‘Cooks’ built vessels.  2 fishing vessels made their way to Bangladesh, a pair of passenger/cargo craft went to the Solomon Islands and various Middle Eastern and African buyers were catered for.  With over 120 directly employed staff ‘Cooks’ had become the major employer in a small community and the ‘Shipyard’ was held in considerable respect, and indeed affection, by the local population.

Answer 4

with a tiny bottle of champagne.