London’s first party boat!
Chris Graham on 30th October 2021
Richard Clammer recalls the unusual history of an 1879 paddle steamer that became London’s first party boat!
Manchester Ship Canal
Ruston steam shovels
Chris Graham on 3rd May 2021
Keith Haddock continues his A-to-Z of steam shovels with a fascinating look at the extensive range of Lincoln-built Ruston steam shovels.
Giant steam shovels
Chris Graham on 23rd January 2021
Keith Haddock begins a series in which he describes the fascinating history and development of the world’s giant steam shovels. Giant steam shovels: This machine, created by William S Otis, is documented as the first steam shovel ever designed to…
1912 Steam tug Kerne nearly ready
Chris Graham on 1st December 2020
The Merseyside-based steam tug Kerne, built as a Thames lighterage-type vessel in 1912, will be back in action soon, Paul Kirkbride reports.
