Diving in the Manchester Ship Canal?

[Manchester Will]

Richard mason: Thanks for that info. Yes I was serious about diving the Ship canal but wasn't expecting to see anything of real 'value'. However I never did not consider the heath risk, so No, I wont be going in. Thanks. Shame though, it does look really tranquil where you cross the viaduct on the M6.

Not dead yet: dont know where you mean exactly, but it already sounds to complex for a bit of a jolly. Thanks anyway.

Twinset and Wing: Sounds interesting, where is that water sports centre? does it have a website?

gobfish: dont mind at all, a bit of fun. Last year I went dining in Orkney, St Abbs, North and South Wales and Eygpt. I'm just sick of driving and flying so many miles. I've dived Capenwray to death. I only use it now to test out new gear.

I'm now considering moving so I can be near the sea. Living in Manchester and being a diver really sucks.

Johnno: I dont know whether U 534 has been chopped up yet. I do know that the No 10 pettion has failed to stop this. I cant really make my mind up if this is a good or bad thing. I suppose more people will get to look inside but it will effectly destroy her.

Thanks everyone.

[dry suit diver]

I used to drive over the ship canal every day, solvay interox are on the side of it in warrington not far from the swingbridge on the A56. I wouldn't want to dive it seeing what goes into it.



doe anybody know if you can dive at the big lake youi can see from the M63 as was near sale/stretford?

[gobfish1]

Originally Posted by dry suit diver

I used to drive over the ship canal every day, solvay interox are on the side of it in warrington not far from the swingbridge on the A56. I wouldn't want to dive it seeing what goes into it.



doe anybody know if you can dive at the big lake youi can see from the M63 as was near sale/stretford?

think your on about sale water park ,

not bad for a stake and a g&t ,,, but no diving sorry

[hilrosepaul]

Originally Posted by gobfish1

think your on about sale water park....

Some members of my club have dived it - about 20m in places, but pitch black & silty (apparently) - cr*p dive was the phrase of the day I believe.

My club also uses it to test the RIBs

[gobfish1]

Originally Posted by hilrosepaul

Some members of my club have dived it - about 20m in places, but pitch black & silty (apparently) - cr*p dive was the phrase of the day I believe.

My club also uses it to test the RIBs

sound s about right ,,,

i only go to feed the ducks . i do take the kids with me ,,, i would never feed the ducks by my self ,,,

[dry suit diver]

Originally Posted by gobfish1

sound s about right ,,,

i only go to feed the ducks . i do take the kids with me ,,, i would never feed the ducks by my self ,,,

yeah yeah we beleive you, thousands wouldn't

[Tonytsdiver]

I've dived quite a few 'peculiar' places around the North West! Preston Dock had to be the worst dive of my life, talk about 'pitch black' you couldn't see your hand when put next to your face. It was only 6 mtrs deep but was a pretty scary dive.
Devils Bridge makes for a good night dive especially in winter. If it's been raining you do suffer with the viz. Peat from the hills is washed downstream and turns the water brown. Keep a member of your party on the bridge whilst your diving as some idiots threw rocks at me last time.You can stroke the trout at night they seem to be transfixed in your torch beam.
A really good night dive can be had at Windermere opposite the Lakeside Hotel. You dive under the Ferries at night (8 mtrs max) and can find all kinds of treasure.I have a collection of 'Codd Bottles' and 'Clay Penny Pipes' out of here.PM me for more details.
You do need permission for both dives, more so for Windermere.
As for Liverpool Dock...That's where I did my try dive, were tough up North you know !

[Manchester Will]

Hey Guy's,

I'm pretty certain I can get permission to dive this old reseviour.

As young school lad (17 years ago) I used to fish it and work at the farm off Castle Brook Lane

It used to feed an old bleach works and it's pretty big, very clean and has loads of fish including some very big Carp and Pike. Depth in the middle is around 14 meters.

It would preferable for me to dive it mid week as its popular fishing spot. I would have to get a day off work.

Here is a goggle map picture. Please let me know if you fancy joining me mid week in early April.

Google Maps

[Tonytsdiver]

Originally Posted by Manchester Will

Hey Guy's,

I'm pretty certain I can get permission to dive this old reseviour.

As young school lad (17 years ago) I used to fish it and work at the farm off Castle Brook Lane

It used to feed an old bleach works and it's pretty big, very clean and has loads of fish including some very big Carp and Pike. Depth in the middle is around 14 meters.

It would preferable for me to dive it mid week as its popular fishing spot. I would have to get a day off work.

Here is a goggle map picture. Please let me know if you fancy joining me mid week in early April.

Google Maps

Cheers mate but I'm washing my hair that day meaning by April we'll be in the Sea !

[gobfish1]

Originally Posted by Manchester Will

Hey Guy's,

I'm pretty certain I can get permission to dive this old reseviour.

As young school lad (17 years ago) I used to fish it and work at the farm off Castle Brook Lane

It used to feed an old bleach works and it's pretty big, very clean and has loads of fish including some very big Carp and Pike. Depth in the middle is around 14 meters.

It would preferable for me to dive it mid week as its popular fishing spot. I would have to get a day off work.

Here is a goggle map picture. Please let me know if you fancy joining me mid week in early April.

Google Maps

i know of the bleach works up top of sunnybank , but never know there was
water/lake round there , may come and have a look with you , its only 10min s from me ...

send me a pm if you get it more info ,,, please ,,,