THE RESTORATION OF THE DANNY -The remarkable story of the Danny -The Tug that Survived to Sail Again
Sheila Leonard
- Organisation:
- Daniel Adamson Preservation Society
- Regions:
- England, Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Cheshire, Flintshire, Wrexham, Denbighshire, Shropshire
- Notice Period:
- Short (maybe less than one month's notice)
- Type:
- Charity
- Fee:
- Paid: £80
- Category:
- History
- Updated:
- 12th November 2026
- Tagged:
- Industrial Heritage | Art Deco | Steamships | Restoration
The Daniel Adamson is coal fired steam tug tender launched in 1903 from the golden age of British engineering and had a career ranging from towing humble barges to entertaining Kings and other senior politicians and prominent members of society on the famous Manchester Ship Canal. After a working life of over 80 years, she was eventually abandoned and destined for the scrap yard. At the 11th hour in 2004 she was rescued by a dedicated group of volunteers and after many trials and tribulations was returned to her former working glory, sailing the waterways of the Northwest for the enjoyment of all.
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The Daniel Adamson Preservation Society has a team of speakers who give talks to groups all over the North West of England.
We have two talks available which we give via a Powerpoint Presentation.
We would require a Projector Screen if available but we do bring our own projector etc. Our fee is £80 but will possibly rise slightly next year with the rising costs of petrol etc.
We can also give talks via Zoom to Groups further afield.
THE RESTORATION OF THE DANNY - A talk about the remarkable story of the Danny "The Tug that Survived to Sail Again"
THE MANCHESTER SHIP CANAL – A talk about the Building of the Manchester Ship Canal
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