tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post5221321825122023948..comments2023-12-01T10:35:12.938+00:00Comments on Boatlife: Cruising Aboard NB Valerie: BRIDGEWATER CANAL ONTO LEEDS&LIVERPOOL CANALLes Biggshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06200731053479474814noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-75495135543825585442008-05-07T22:42:00.000+00:002008-05-07T22:42:00.000+00:00Hi Martin CI was told it not only didn`t swing but...Hi Martin C<BR/>I was told it not only didn`t swing but was not able to be sealed. I must admit i didn`t pay as close attention as i came across so i missed the sealing mechanism that must be still there.<BR/>All i can say is thankyou for pointing this fact out and i am really glad it still functions as so much canal history is being lost.Les Biggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06200731053479474814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-78029794606865296012008-05-06T06:27:00.000+00:002008-05-06T06:27:00.000+00:00I don't know where you got the idea that the Barto...I don't know where you got the idea that the Barton Swing Aqueduct doesn't swing any more. Whoever told you that is wrong! It swings regularly. There are regular freight vessels through here and even one of the Mersey ferries comes through on regular passenger journeys.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com