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Sankey Canal (Boardmans Bridge Branch)

 
 
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The Sankey Canal (Boardmans Bridge Branch) is a narrow canal and is part of the Sankey Canal. It runs for 7¾ furlongs through 2 locks from Gerard's Bridge - Boardmans Bridge Junction (where it joins the Sankey Canal (Gerard's Bridge Branch)) to Boardmans Bridge - Ravenhead Junction (where it joins the Sankey Canal (Ravenhead Branch)).

The exact dimensions of the largest boat that can travel on the waterway are not known. The maximum headroom is not known. The maximum draught is not known.

The navigational authority for this waterway is Canal & River Trust
Canal & River Trust
Canal & River Trust  0303 040 4040
 https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/
 customer.services@canalrivertrust.org.uk

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Relevant publications — Waterway Guides:

Gerard's Bridge - Boardmans Bridge Junction
Junction of the Gerard's Bridge and Boardmans Bridge Branches of the Sankey Canal
New Double Lock ½ furlongs 0 locks
Sankey Bridge No 26 ¾ furlongs 2 locks
Sankey Bridge No 27 2¾ furlongs 2 locks
Sankey Bridge No 28 3 furlongs 2 locks
Sankey Bridge No 29 4¾ furlongs 2 locks
Sankey Bridge No 30 5¾ furlongs 2 locks
Sankey Railway Bridge No 31 6½ furlongs 2 locks
Sankey Bridge No 32 7¼ furlongs 2 locks
Boardmans Bridge - Ravenhead Junction
Junction of the Boardmans Bridge and the Ravenhead Branches of the Sankey Canal		 7¾ furlongs 2 locks
 
 
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The Sankey Canal in North West England was opened in 1757. Eventually, it connected St Helens to the River Mersey at Spike Island in Widnes. Originally it followed the valley of the Sankey Brook from the Mersey through Warrington to Parr. Extensions were constructed at the Mersey end to Fiddlers Ferry and then to Widnes, while at the northern end it was extended to Sutton, which became part of St. Helens.

The canal was abandoned between 1931 and 1963 but has been the object of a restoration attempt since 1985.

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