WHILE celebrating the 20th anniversary of its restoration, the iconic Anderton Boat Lift is set to receive a special visitor.
After a break of several years, the historic steamship 'Daniel Adamson' will be returning to the Cathedral of Canals in 2022.
Thanks to a major river dredging project carried out by the Canals and River Trust, the 1903 steamship - affectionately known as 'The Danny' - will once again be making regular trips along the Weaver Navigation towards Northwich.
The leisure cruises along Cheshire and Merseyside's waterways are run by the Daniel Adamson Preservation Society.
Director Andrea Ward is excited to launch the new season of cruises and to return to the Anderton Boat Lift.
She said: “We can’t wait to get this amazing ship back on the water and give people the thrill of enjoying a wonderful cruise through beautiful countryside again.
"The last couple of years have been very difficult, so it’s fantastic to win the Historic Ships Volunteering Team Award in recognition of our incredible team who have kept The Danny and each other afloat through trying times.
"Our 2022 cruise schedule promises to be our biggest and most diverse yet. We are thrilled to link back up with the iconic Anderton Boat Lift on a regular basis this year, offering passengers a double historic waterways treat.
"With so many events and experiences cancelled over the last two years, we look forward to sailing full steam ahead in 2022, welcoming lots of new guests on board, extending our schools and training programme and making the most of this special historic steamship."
Cheshire’s specialist food and drink producers are also celebrated on several cruises, which feature opportunities to sample Nantwich Gin, Nomad Cheese & Wine, and local beers brewed by Chapter Brewery on a special Father’s Day event.
Trips aboard the restored Art Deco tug vary in length from two-and-a-half hour cruises along the Weaver Navigation to six-hour voyages taking in the Manchester Ship Canal, Ellesmere Port, River Mersey and Liverpool.
The Danny relies heavily on a dedicated team of nearly 100 volunteers, including skilled boat skippers, engineers, deckhands, fundraisers and educators.
The team is also on the lookout for new recruits with anyone interested asked to contact Danny volunteer coordinator Bob Cannell at bob.cannell@danieladamson.co.uk.
Cruise tickets start from £40. For more details about individual cruises and to book tickets, visit thedanny.co.uk.
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