The Danny - Daniel Adamson a 1903 steamship with a unique story

16/06/2026

We were honoured that the Inland Waterways Association decided to use the Danny on our favourite River, the Weaver last Friday to celebrate their 80th Anniversary.
A wonderful afternoon/ evening cruise from the iconic Anderton Boat Lift & Visitor Centre and return with over 90 guests.
We love the Weaver and enjoy promoting it and telling all our guests and supporters how wonderful and interesting it is.
Thanks to the Inland Waterways Association for a great event.

16/06/2026

What a truly wonderful and successful day yesterday in Liverpool for our event.
Our learning and participation officer Cathriona Bourke and her team of along with our partners including Museum of Liverpool Canal & River Trust Peel Ports Maersk Hill Dickinson LLP and many more including colleges and schools who all made it a wonderful day and some great ideas and innovations.

15/06/2026

Having just departed Anderton we are approaching Winnington Swing Bridge at the start of our 9 hour trip to Liverpool.
Video by Rebekah Jane Parrott

14/06/2026

Yesterday, 64 passengers enjoyed a wonderful nine hour cruise from the stunning Anderton Boat Lift on the River Weaver, Cheshire to Canning Dock, Liverpool, a trip of Great interest and contrast.
Lots of planning and preparation goes into all trips but this one, with timings of the essence especially so.
Huge thanks to all our wonderful afloat and ashore and to Canal & River Trust Peel Ports , the ops teams, the pilots all for making a trip like this happen.
We will stay in Liverpool until Saturday 4th July when we sail to Ellesmere Port, tickets still available here: https://www.thedanny.co.uk/events
Monday is our big # event.
Thanks to Rebecca Parrot (Danny approaching Winnington bridge, Northwich, Jordan Rice (leaving Eastham) and Chris Triggs for the images of us arriving at Canning.

11/06/2026

Tomorrow, on our 2nd trip of the day, we will be hosting the Inland Waterways Association (IWA) who are taking a trip with us to celebrate their 80th Anniversary since they were formed by Tom Rolt and Robert Aickman all those years ago.

The Inland Waterways Association will be holding its 80th Anniversary Event this Friday on the River Weaver.
This year marks eighty years of protecting, restoring and championing Britain's inland waterways. While it is acknowledged that there is still much to do, the afternoon cruise provides an opportunity to reflect on what has been achieved and to look ahead with pride to the future.
I W A members will celebrate the Association’s milestone aboard the iconic steamship S.S. Daniel Adamson, chosen for both its heritage and its living connection to waterway preservation today.

03/06/2026

⚓ Cruise Update – Good News! ⚓
As many of you will have seen, the Canal & River Trust temporarily closed the River Weaver last weekend to vessels requiring bridge swings due to concerns over the exceptionally high temperatures. Unfortunately, this meant we had to cancel all of our sailings and remain at Anderton Boat Lift.

We're pleased to report that following successful bridge swing tests yesterday, the River Weaver has now reopened to navigation.

As a result, we do need to make a small change to this Saturday's planned cruise.
Instead of sailing from Sutton Weaver to Anderton Boat Lift, we'll now be operating a circular cruise from Anderton Boat Lift, turning at Acton Bridge before returning to Anderton Boat Lift. All passengers who have already booked have been contacted by email with details of the change.

There is some good news too! As the cruise will now both start and finish at Anderton Boat Lift, there's no need for a coach transfer. Simply park at Anderton Boat Lift and your car will be right there waiting for you when you return.

If you'd like to join us for a relaxing afternoon aboard The Danny, we'd love to welcome you on board. Tickets are still available: https://thedanny.digitickets.co.uk/event/27373390

22/05/2026

*****IMPORTANT NOTICE*****
This weekends trips have all been cancelled.
See email below that has been sent to all cstomers who had booked on trips this Saturday, Sunday and BH Monday.

Dear passengers,

Late this afternoon, Canal & River Trust informed us that they are once again, closing the River Weaver to any river traffic requiring the bridges to be swung. They have advised that this is due to the extreme heat conditions. Their official closure notice wording is included below for your information.
The Met Office forecast for Frodsham & Acton Bridge shows temps of between 21-22 Degrees on Saturday and 23-24 Sunday. We do not require bridges on BH Monday.

We are absolutely devastated by this news.
This is such an important year for Danny’s financial survival, and we fully understand how disappointing and frustrating this cancellation will be for everyone affected.

Please accept our heartfelt apologies for the inconvenience and upset this will cause to your plans.

If you would like to request either a transfer to another date or a full refund, please reply directly to your email, at [email protected] and I will begin processing all requests over the weekend.
Thank you so much for your patience, understanding, and continued support of Danny.
With sincere apologies,
Andrea & the Danny team.

Navigation Restriction
Weaver bridges, Weaver Navigation
Details
Type: Navigation Restriction
Waterway(s): Weaver Navigation
From: 22 May 2026, 4:11pm
To: On-going
Region: North West
Reason: Inspections
Subject to review on: 27 May 2026
Location
Closest waterway: Weaver Navigation
Starts at: Sutton Swingbridge
Ends at: Hayhurst Swing Bridge
Description
Original 22 May 2026, 4:23pm
Due to the current spell of hot weather, we are experiencing issues that are affecting the operation of swing bridges on the Weaver Navigation. High temperatures can impact bridge mechanisms, and for safety reasons we are temporarily unable to operate these bridges.
This restriction only affects boats that normally require a booking for the bridges to be swung. If your boat is able to safely travel under the bridges without them being swung, this notice does not affect you.
Our teams are monitoring conditions daily, carrying out regular temperature checks, and reviewing the situation closely. As soon as temperatures reduce and it is safe to do so, we will provide a further update and reopen the bridges for navigation.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause to boating plans.
A further update will be on or before Wednesday 27 May
Information
You can view this notice and its map online here:
https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices/019e503e-3d25-7cf5-80b0-47e78759699a
You can find all notices at the url below:
https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices

DescriptionOriginal 22 May 2026, 4:23pmDue to the current spell of hot weather, we are experiencing issues that are affecting the operation of swing bridges on the Weaver Navigation. High temperatures can impact bridge mechanisms, and for safety reasons we are temporarily unable to operate these bri...

19/05/2026

On this coming Bank Holiday Monday, we offer two cruises, a 90 minute out and back to Eastham Locks from Ellesmere Port and then a 4 hour trip to Sutton Weaver via Runcorn. Something for everyone's budget.
Bank Holiday 25th May.
First trip: National Waterways Museum, Ellesmere Port → National Waterways Museum, turning at Eastham Locks. 10:00 – 11:00
£25.00pp
https://thedanny.digitickets.co.uk/event/27369107
Ellesmere Port was founded in 1795 with the completion of the Ellesmere Canal, linking the River Mersey to the national canal network. Originally known as Whitby Wharf, it grew around docks designed by William Jessop and Thomas Telford, before becoming a major industrial centre following the opening of the Manchester Ship Canal in 1894.
Just northwest of our departure point lies Mount Manisty, a prominent man-made hill formed from excavated material during the construction of the Manchester Ship Canal between 1887 and 1894. Named after Edward Manisty, the contractor’s agent for the Eastham section, it stands between the canal and the River Mersey near Eastham.
From Mount Manisty, the route reaches the final straight of the Manchester Ship Canal, with Eastham Locks visible on the west bank. Passing several historic berths, including the former Crane Berth, ships once had their masts and funnels removed here to pass under bridges further inland. Today, these berths remain in use for lay-by, cargo handling, and ship bunkering. We turn before the locks and head back to our berth at Telford Quay.
Easy transport :
We recommend parking at the National Waterways Museum car park, which is free of charge. Easily accessible by train, with a nearby station. Please note that access to the Danny at Ellesmere Port is via a steep gangway, please bear this in mind when booking for your group.
Why not visit the Waterways Museum after your cruise?
SECOND TRIP: Monday 25th May 2026. 13:00 – 17:00
National Waterways Museum, Ellesemere Port → Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge via Old Quay.
https://thedanny.digitickets.co.uk/event/27372706
Set Sail on this scenic four-hour cruise and experience the best of both industrial heritage and serene countryside. Departing from the National Waterways Museum in Ellesmere Port, our cruise takes you along the waterways to Old Quay in Runcorn, where the Danny once worked. Along the way, we’ll pass Weston Docks, still used today by coaster traffic, the iconic Runcorn Railway Bridge and Viaduct opened in 1868, and the Silver Jubilee Road Bridge - a 1961 replacement for the old transporter bridge.
Turning at Old Quay, we’ll head back to join the Weaver Navigation via Marsh Lock, arriving at our berth at the 1926 built Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge where our coach will be waiting to collect you to return you to your car at The National Waterways Museum.
Easy transport :
We recommend parking at the National Waterways Museum car park, which is free of charge. Easily accessible by train, with a nearby station Please note that whilst our coaches have space to store a wheelchair, the vehicles themselves are not wheelchair accessible.
Please note that access to the Danny at Ellesmere Port is via a steep gangway, please bear this in mind when booking for your group.
Arrive early and explore the museum before your cruise for a full day of nautical history
Our coach will collect you at Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge to return you to The National Waterways Museum at the end of your cruise.

18/05/2026

Looking ahead to our next batch of cruises, we have a very busy three days during the upcoming Bank Holiday where we cruise to and from the Anderton Boat Lift & Visitor Centre and then we sail down to Ellesmere Port to the National Waterways Museum with yummy Fish & Chips included from 4 Seasons 4 Food . Then on Bank Holiday Monday, we offer two cruises, a 90 minute "out and back" from Ellesmere Port and then we sail along the Ship Canal to Runcorn then back to sail back onto the River Weaver and back to our Summer base at Sutton Weaver.
Something for everyone and for everyone's budget.
SATURDAY 23RD MAY. ANDERTON BOAT LIFT TO ACTON BRIDGE AND RETURN.
3 1/2 Hrs 11:00 - 14:30 £40pp
https://thedanny.digitickets.co.uk/event/27372217
Set sail on a delightful cruise from our berth just below the iconic Anderton Boat Lift, and enjoy a scenic journey along the River Weaver. We’ll cruise to our turning point at Acton Bridge via Saltersford Lock before gliding back to our starting point at Anderton.
A little history for our curious cruisers: the Anderton Boat Lift, opened in 1875, was built to transfer narrowboats a whopping 50ft between the River Weaver and the Trent & Mersey Canal. Nowadays, it mostly welcomes pleasure craft and stands as a scheduled monument and award-winning visitor attraction. While our boat is too big to ride the lift itself, you’ll enjoy fantastic views of this engineering marvel during the cruise.
Parking: Available at the Anderton Boat Lift car park (CW9 6FW), with standard charges applying. Please aim to arrive at the car park by 10:30 and on board by 10:45
⚠️ Access note
Access to the Danny’s berth at Anderton Boat Lift is via a steep, step-free path from the visitor centre and car park, which may be challenging for guests with mobility difficulties
SUNDAY 24TH MAY.
Fish & Chip Cruise Anderton Boat Lift → National Waterways Museum, Ellesmere Port. 12:00-18:00. Fish and Chips and return luxury coach included. £95pp.
https://thedanny.digitickets.co.uk/event/27372218
Sit back and enjoy a relaxed six-hour cruise through stunning industrial, rural and maritime scenery. We’ll travel from Anderton Boat Lift, along the beautiful Weaver Navigation, through Marsh Lock, onto the route to our final destination at the National Waterways Museum, Ellesmere Port.
Fish & Chips included!
We’ll stop at our berth at Sutton Weaver around 16:00 to collect your freshly prepared supper from 4 Seasons Fish & Chips (Frodsham).
Easy transport
Please park at Anderton Boat Lift (CW9 6FW) in good time for the 12:00 departure. Parking charges apply. At the conclusion of the cruise, a coach will be waiting to return passengers to their vehicles at the Anderton Boat Lift. Please note that the National Waterways Museum will be closed on our arrival at approximately 18:00. Please note that whilst our coaches have space to store a wheelchair, the vehicles themselves are not wheelchair accessible.
⚠️ Access note
Access to the Danny berth at Anderton Boat Lift is via a steep, step-free path from the visitor centre and upper-level car park. This access route may be challenging for passengers with mobility difficulties.
Please note that disembarkation from the Danny at Ellesmere Port is via a steep gangway, please bear this in mind when booking for your group.
Bank Holiday 25th May.
First trip: National Waterways Museum, Ellesmere Port → National Waterways Museum, turning at Eastham Locks. 10:00 – 11:00
£25.00pp
https://thedanny.digitickets.co.uk/event/27369107
Ellesmere Port was founded in 1795 with the completion of the Ellesmere Canal, linking the River Mersey to the national canal network. Originally known as Whitby Wharf, it grew around docks designed by William Jessop and Thomas Telford, before becoming a major industrial centre following the opening of the Manchester Ship Canal in 1894.
Just northwest of our departure point lies Mount Manisty, a prominent man-made hill formed from excavated material during the construction of the Manchester Ship Canal between 1887 and 1894. Named after Edward Manisty, the contractor’s agent for the Eastham section, it stands between the canal and the River Mersey near Eastham.
From Mount Manisty, the route reaches the final straight of the Manchester Ship Canal, with Eastham Locks visible on the west bank. Passing several historic berths, including the former Crane Berth, ships once had their masts and funnels removed here to pass under bridges further inland. Today, these berths remain in use for lay-by, cargo handling, and ship bunkering. We turn before the locks and head back to our berth at Telford Quay.
Easy transport :
We recommend parking at the National Waterways Museum car park, which is free of charge. Easily accessible by train, with a nearby station. Please note that access to the Danny at Ellesmere Port is via a steep gangway, please bear this in mind when booking for your group.
Why not visit the Waterways Museum after your cruise?
SECOND TRIP: Monday 25th May 2026. 13:00 – 17:00
National Waterways Museum, Ellesemere Port → Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge via Old Quay.
https://thedanny.digitickets.co.uk/event/27372706
Set Sail on this scenic four-hour cruise and experience the best of both industrial heritage and serene countryside. Departing from the National Waterways Museum in Ellesmere Port, our cruise takes you along the waterways to Old Quay in Runcorn, where the Danny once worked. Along the way, we’ll pass Weston Docks, still used today by coaster traffic, the iconic Runcorn Railway Bridge and Viaduct opened in 1868, and the Silver Jubilee Road Bridge - a 1961 replacement for the old transporter bridge.
Turning at Old Quay, we’ll head back to join the Weaver Navigation via Marsh Lock, arriving at our berth at the 1926 built Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge where our coach will be waiting to collect you to return you to your car at The National Waterways Museum.
Easy transport :
We recommend parking at the National Waterways Museum car park, which is free of charge. Easily accessible by train, with a nearby station Please note that whilst our coaches have space to store a wheelchair, the vehicles themselves are not wheelchair accessible.
Please note that access to the Danny at Ellesmere Port is via a steep gangway, please bear this in mind when booking for your group.
Arrive early and explore the museum before your cruise for a full day of nautical history
Our coach will collect you at Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge to return you to The National Waterways Museum at the end of your cruise.

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