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BW192/3/2/1/33/3
Bridgewater Canal Company steam tug 'Wigan' towing boats
Description
Black and white photograph taken from beside the canal, shows a train of boats (3 loaded, 1 light) being towed by the tug which can be seen in the distance. There are people visible on the boats. They are on the Runcorn side of Trafford Bridge looking towards Manchester.
Date
c1900
Reference code
BW192/3/2/1/33/3
Extent & medium
1 photograph
Associated material
BW192/3/2/1/15/8
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