Runcorn, Transporter Bridge c.1906
Photo ref:
R67302

More about this scene
The height of the bridge was required so that ships could pass underneath. In this photograph, however, we see a rather small ship - it's one of the 'Mersey Flats'. These were local boats built with a strong hull so they could sit on the mud at low tide, even with a full cargo on board. This style of boat was used not only on the Mersey but also along the River Weaver where they carried salt from Northwich.
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