Liverpool was a passing experience as the jetty was near Eastham on the Manchester Ship Canal, so we had a good look at Liverpool from the famous Mersey river. The agent was a dedicated Evertonian and had the scouse accent to authenticate his status, on enquiring about a time extension for taking the pilot he said “the harbourmasters not havin’ it”, or no extension in other words.
Narrow in places is the Manchester Ship Canal
It was amusing to speak english to natives for a change, all the dialects and attitudes, and the faces of confusion trying to figure out what an Irishman is doing on a Swedish tanker. The Liverpool pilot on the way in stopped in his tracks when he heard my accent, I saw his reaction and said “Irish”, he said “I thought so, but what are you doing here”, I told him the answer, I will have to make up some alternative stories for the laugh.
Tug Volant as seen through the panama lead forward
Eastham Locks, Not much room to spare here either.
Tugs Viceroy and Volant waiting for action, on duty since 1974
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