202. Crossing the Mersey estuary - on a narrowboat

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[@jameswitte5167]

This is great ... Boat and van vlogs at the same time ... At 64 years, retired, disabled and the other side of the pond I live great adventures vicariously ... Thank you ...

[@braddd1000]

I have to say your commentary is very impressive you speak very well like you're telling a story

[@CruisingTheCut]

Thank you, that’s what I’m aiming for

[@braddd1000]

Well you're definitely getting it out of the park very good job

[@daviemaclean61]

Ah memories! Liverpool was where I joined my first ship in the Merchant Navy. We then went into dry dock in North Shields about 10 miles from where I lived at the time! Join the navy and see the world......NOT! ;-)

[@Andy-pu2iv]

Your title puns are really something to behold.

[@hotlavatube]

That tanker that joined you in the lock looked like he was ready to use your narrowboat as a fender.

[@grecolonsvila]

The airbus beluga is a very rare plane to see, impressive!

[@CruisingTheCut]

Apparently it's very common there as the Airbus is taking wings / wing parts from a local factory down to France.

[@garethhughes6739]

Not that rare when you live, as I do, a couple of miles from Hawarden airport and the Airbus factory at Broughton - generally a couple of them come in and out most days!

[@jamesnoonan7450]

Its extremely common tbh mate, if you live on the wirral, and chester sort of areas you see it most weeks on a clear day.

[@mheermance]

My apologies to everyone else, but George is my favorite crew member on this journey!

[@geraldhenrickson7472]

When I visited London in 2000 or so....the uproar over the big wheel was in full swing. Most thought it would come down within a year. I certainly did not expect other cities to also erect a big wheel. I had no idea that Liverpool is so architecturally progressive. I want to visit, it is on my bucket list. Thanks for getting out and about with your camera!

[@malcolmelliott1876]

7 nights free mooring right in the centre of the 'pool should have NB visitors flocking there. So many interesting places to visit and probably the safest place to stay. Worth the angst of dodging tankers, buoys and tugs.

[@benters3509]

I began my seagoing career in that Liverpool dock in the late sixties. A couple of years later, I was on a 7000 ton iron ore boat and went up the Manchester Ship Canal. Long ago memories.

[@horstszibulski19]

Thanks so much for the views of Liverpool, love that town! I would love to jump into my car to get back there again! Scary views from the narrowboat to the big ships and the open water of the Mersey... 8-o Thx for this special vid! :-D

[@terrytaylor3574]

Hi. Liverpool is a city not a town.

[@joshuacolumbus]

"like an knife through lemon drizzle cake" LMAO. absolute gold

[@Grandpanfun]

Watching these programs makes me sleepy, relaxed and happy

[@ikesouth5712]

The plane you saw was an Airbus Beluga, one of only five ever built. An extremely rare and special aircraft.

[@declanfiala6099]

Yeah, and he didn't even realize.

[@CruisingTheCut]

I was fully aware of what it was, cheers

[@beeble2003]

Not at all rare over Liverpool: the Airbus factory at Broughton is very close, so you see them a couple of times a week over the city.

[@capt.eissaeissa2769]

Fantastic vlog David. I love Liverpool, it is where the best music and football in history were and still are made. Thanks for sharing.

[@grayfool]

Oh boy. Rather you than me. The tanker in the lock reminded me of being overtaken on the A12.by a 40 tonne artic while I was driving an MG Midget. My head was level with the hubs on the truck! New trouser time. Really interesting to see a very different aspect of the waterways. Thanks all.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Haha yes much like that!

[@dotsguard6246]

Ah memories 2. I also started my sea going career back in 1969 in Liverpool and this vlog brought back memories of being on sea-going ships discharging in the south docks in the early '70s. Later on I sailed on a coaster up the MSC to Runcorn to load salt but, as an engineer, never saw the transit ... it was in the dark anyway. Thanks to you and the others plus George for the experience ... a modern day Famous Five? inc. a National Treasure, no less ... what more could you want?

[@1258-Eckhart]

An unexpected surprise. I've now gongoozled my way across the Ribble, the Wash and (now) the Mersey.

[@joeclarke9782]

What a nice surprise seeing more Cut Cruising with a very tidy crew on the Perseverance . No mention of that other great Liverpool band, though - Echo and the Bunnymen. Still, voyage video was A+.

[@AnthonyChew]

Great video. And Lorna ... she's a such a lovely bundle of joy. And Perseverence, with Michael on the helm, conquers all.

[@petersimonsen9278]

And here I thought that we would see you next year only! But here comes a Christmas gift from the middle of the ocean 🌊, what a threat. (It also definitely made me decide to visit Liverpool on my upcoming voyage to UK) So thank you all, two and four legged. 🇩🇰👍

[@MinimalList]

Thanks for being such great crew and great company. That rope toss in Eastham lock was amazing!

[@CruisingTheCut]

Hahaha thank you for letting me come along!

[@vermeerofdelftscotlandwalk3294]

Like all your videos, this one is very interesting. It reminds me of the story of William Golding who set out across the English Channel to take a holiday on the French canals. He never made it after a collision with a large ship, and got very wet. The only casualty was the boat though.

[@SheplerStudios]

Love these vlogs that share experiences among fellow Narrowboaters. Thanks, David!

[@qbee42]

Love your videos. As a Great Lakes sailor, it's always fun to see what constitutes rough going for a narrow boat. 30 kt winds are not uncommon for us, and sometimes much more. Keep up the good work.

[@spthompson6501]

@1:47 I got the chance to look over Zebu when I was in Liverpool a couple of years ago. The owner told me that moving her would sink her as her seams had been invaded by marine plants that had displaced the caulking between the planks. These plants were rooted in the bottom of the dock and would pull out of the seams if the ship was moved. Diving (to cut the stems) is not permitted in the dock so the proposed solution was to equip the ship with several large pumps and navigate from sandbank to sandbank on the way to her new mooring. Her sinking was expected and her refloating was planned for. It was great to see the Liverpool Docks again.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Blimey, what an unusual issue to contend with

[@NorEaster_Cyclone]

I liked the map overview of the route. Nice touch!

[@sylviabutler4809]

Thoroughly enjoyed todays crossing and delightful commentary of places I have never seen. So looking forward to the next trip. Thank you so much

[@misery13666]

I believe they had you at the back too keep the weight as much over the propeller as possible. Being flat bottomed, the wakes are more likely to pull the propeller out of the water which cuts momentum. Also if it comes out, there is no drag and the engine can rev up too high and you could have a potential for damage on the engine, trans, and everything behind it. kind of like when rpm of a car surges when the drive wheels lose traction on water or ice.

[@davidingram5336]

Love the analogy - "like a knife cutting lemon drizzle cake". :-)

[@davidrobertthomas1515]

David at his best. Lol

[@murrayfranklyn84]

That made I laugh.

[@colmornane5684]

I have just come over after watching Jo & Micheal's video of the same cruise. It was there I learnt that you have become a National Treasurer, did it involve meeting the Queen? As I understand she is also a subscriber, maybe she will suggest a cruise with the new vlogger "Cruising The Cut - A National Treasurer!" Seriously David! A great video and fantastic content. Jo and Michael do the most interesting cruises of all the narrow boat channels I subscribe to they venture into places that Narrow-boats normally do not seem to go. Your camera work is excellent. Nearly 91,000 subscribers, know wonder everyone thinks you are a National Treasurer! keep up the great work. A Fan from Aus.

[@millomweb]

HM doesn't like boats. She sold her Yacht !

[@jaredmehrlich6683]

I love the new map! I didn't mind the doodles on a notepad either.

[@longrider42]

Hello you "National Treasure!" yeah, made me chuckle too. But it was your channel that got me into watching narrow boat channels. Any ways good video.

[@rogerwhittle2078]

A very interesting vlog, taking part in someone else's vlog. I have already commented on Minimal List, because I think Michael and Jo' have brought real 'adventure' to narrowboating. As enthusiastic hire boaters, we can't even aspire to doing stuff like that, even if we had the time - think of how the hirers insurance company would react? They want to do WHAT!? It looked like a beautiful day and I'm sure it could have got a great deal more exciting with even just a few more knots of wind. I don't know if you ever watch other vlogs, David, but you should watch the two Minimal List vlogs crossing back across the Ribble link. That was exciting! And now we know Lorna is a real adrenaline junkie! Thanks for a great vlog.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Yes, I watch some of the other vloggers

[@yonatanbenavraham6598]

Nothing is like cruising with friends on new water. Thank you for the coverage.

[@anthonywstanton]

Yet another top notch video sir! Your excellent commentary is well appreciated!

[@2LaneTraveler]

Oh this looks like fun. I am an experienced open water Sailor, but my boat had much more freeboard than your typical narrowboat. 6:49 Alright, kudos for the Douglas Adams quotation! It is good to have experience in a variety of wind/current and sea states, since that will inform future experiences, and of course, coastal waters are, as you pointed out, a lot different from canals. In the U.S. marine licensing system, there are separate licenses for inland (riverine), coastal, and ocean waters, not sure if the same distinction is in place in the U.K. system. Anyhow, nice to see you all getting your sea legs on! Looking forward to the rest of the journey!

[@CruisingTheCut]

I am so pleased someone spotted the Hitch-hiker’s reference!

[@2LaneTraveler]

@@CruisingTheCut Oh, of course! Im a long-time fan of Douglas Adams (since 1980) and have that story in multiple iterations. I've even acquired copies of "Last Chance To See" and "The Meaning of Liff". Douglas Adams and Terrence Dicks were probably the biggest influences on my own writing style. Be warned, I have been known to quote entire passages verbatim with minimal provocation. :)

[@WinstonOBoogie_]

I discovered your channel after searching for videos about narrowboats on KZbin and turned into a regular viewer. When I made my first visit to the UK several years ago, I made a point to take the train from London to Liverpool for the Beatles experience there. This brings back some nice memories.

[@eyeswideopen627]

I like your documentary style. I also think there is more depth then some realize. Humor and what not. I rate ur commentary right up there with the likes of Alice and Munchy. High phrase indeed. Really enjoying David. T.y.

[@spud4242]

we went to Ellesmere Port for a visit back in 1992 . Cheers from Australia. always wanted to do the canal boat hire but havent been back since.. mabye when the world settles down a bit..lol

[@georgeberrill4834]

Reminded me of all the hours I spent parked outside the docks whilst delivering goods to S.E. Canada No2 and Brunswick, also loading sugar at Tate & Lyle (which is the only dock in Liverpool - all the rest are on Merseyside)/ We also used to load crepe rubber from Toxteth for Goodyear in Wolverhampton. Happy days.

[@whitcwa]

Wow, I was just in Liverpool today! Last week I stayed at a Bath hotel right on the canal, and tomorrow it's off to Ireland on a ferry. I'm an American and loving my first trip to the UK .

[@davidrobertthomas1515]

Make sure you visit Snowdonia, North Wales. Best wishes.

[@MrMccurley]

You really have mastered the art of living life as an adventure.

[@missbirdsmiles5387]

I’ve lived on the Wirral and in Liverpool all my life and I dont think I’ve ever seen a narrowboat on the Mersey, I just assumed it wasn’t done because of the swell/tides/currents. I swim regularly in the Liverpool docks (mainly queens) and try to get in the river whenever I can, I just love those waters, and the sunrise in this vlog was just beautiful, made me want to go for a dip.

[@arnoldsnodgrass2953]

What a great experience!

[@PeterT1981]

Another top notch video. So informative and well presented. I love these videos that have other vloggers joining in. Thanks for taking me along.

[@jordangipson1125]

Lorna’s face at the end 😂😂😂 Looks like it was a great trip!

[@ianofsjkartwork]

Brilliant coverage David...well explained.....thanks for sharing

[@J100EHBOO]

I'm with Lorna . Making faces is hard to resist . Enjoyed that .

[@34136TS]

It was even more funny knowing that it would have made David hopping mad! Bless her - she's a good tonic for him. Thanks David, great content yet again.

[@jonathanrandall5503]

Wow what an experience, mixing it with the big boys and finally getting the chance to put your foot down without creating a wash.

[@whitecompany18]

Amazing, you showed my house in New ferry , I see that sunrise every morning , comes up over the road they filmed "bread" on. Few pics of my old Royal Enfield down the boat museum there on my Instagram.

[@ryalman21]

Hey Great Stuff. I enjoy all your canaly videos but these documentary type things are fascinating. I could watch for hours. If you're ever at a lose end in the winter time and not doing your canal or van bits, maybe you could do some city walks. That brief look at Liverpool was very good. Your a top documentary dude :-)

[@mattelderca]

Great collaboration CC, the three channels are a must watch for me. I do hope to try some cruising on the cut myself very soon. All the best of the season to you!

[@MKelly5967]

Excellent video! You are finishing the year strong. The drydock/blacking video and now this adventure. The vlogs are always top notch but have especially enjoyed these most recent ones.

[@tonybirdwell2917]

WOW, what a great adventure for everyone. Very very interesting. Thanks.

[@georgebrown3359]

Being a Scouser, I'm always happy to see a vlog of my hometown. Thanks very much.

[@jonleonard538]

Nice view of an Airbus A300-600ST, “Beluga” airplane. Looks like a kind of whale.

[@stevejfromak842]

Perserverance is a good name for a boat. I fished the Bering Sea on a 180 ft ex mud boat conversion with that name back in the day. We pot fished King and Opilio crabs in winter. Needless to say we never ever saw conditions as flat calm as your boat did.

[@ncmattj]

10:36 Nice catch of an Airbus Beluga!

[@beeble2003]

The Airbus plant is at Broughton in north Wales, so you see a Beluga over Liverpool a couple of times a week.

[@janebrown3587]

I'm going backwards in watching these videos today. Holy Cow . the size of the enormous locks! Love seeing George . :D . Looking chilly.

[@636363toad]

The tv presenter came roaring back on this adventure. Enjoyed it all! Very cool (29) today in Texas today but the sun is bright. Wish I could loan you some of our winter sun. Following you for some time and look forward to 203.

[@Phantomthecat]

Jim Grant it was 29 in Melbourne today too - but in Celsius. Lovely. 👍. Heading for 39 tomorrow so might even break into a sweat at some stage.

[@636363toad]

David...My father had a sign on his desk for years which read..as long as your green you'll grow but when you think you are ripe, you get rotten. ..well sir...your growing now and I'm sure you had no idea what a narrow boat in the middle of England could accomplish ...

[@clivewitcomb2839]

Ugh - bonkers! If that were my floating house, I would have my heart in my mouth throughout! X

[@albertjones1386]

Very enjoyable. I like your narration and interjection of bits of humor.

[@McRocket]

Fascinating stuff. No sleepy little canal vids here. 😉

[@4sstg]

Wonderful. I have to replay cruising the cut vlogs almostly daily, and this video is most welcome.

[@karensnider2332]

Much holding of my breath watching that tanker slip up behind you all. Great vid

[@t.vanoosterhout233]

One journey, three videos by my favourite vloggers!

[@turpialito]

Thanks for my weekly dose of tranquility, CC. Cheers!

[@craigbowie8925]

Lorna pulling faces cracked me up. Glad you left it in.

[@barryedwards4481]

Hi David thanks for the great video most enjoyable and relaxing happy and safe boating cheers Barry Sydney Australia 🇦🇺

[@danielpenkoff688]

The cranes appear to be dancing! Awesome video (as always). So, it is 12/23/20. COVID is a continuing problem here in the US. The UK has been hit with a new strain of the virus which is devastating folks there. We think that it has come to the US. The hope is that the current vaccines out will cover this new strain of COVID. I live in Michigan where approximately 40% of the state is water. I live along Lake Michigan. Like you, I have a spiritual connection to water. Our local economy is tied to tourism. The locals are grateful for the money and time that they spend with us, but eventually, we are able to reclaim our pier and lake. It is our place of peace. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you in the UK. Stay safe and warm. Merry Christmas from across the pond.

[@BarneyLeith]

Great vlog. I'd watched Jo and Michael's vlog before watching yours, David, and it was really interesting to get a different perspective. Looked like an adventure!

[@Xan-Asmodi]

A couple of things. First, thanks for the vlog! It's great to watch with my partner when we're stuck at recovering from long covid. My dad and grandad used to work on Eastham locks when I was a born; my dad's occupation is listed as 'lock gatesman' on my birth certificate! He got the job, despite having no experience, after the interviewer remembered him saving an engineer's life a decade earlier while in Cheshire fire brigade. He bodily carried him out of the ship's engine room as it was engulfed in flames! He also has tales about dodging the customs and excise men, swapping push bikes for beer and vodka with the sailors on the polish sulfur boats before the iron curtain fell! Also, there's a great, friendly biker bar near the entrance to the ship canal at Eastham, The Tap. I've had many a pint there, chatting to seafarers whose ship's are docked in The Queen Elizabeth II docks at the entrance. I'd recommend a pint and wander around Eastham Woods if you're ever back up this way. If you want food, The Montgomery, opposite the Domesday book referenced, ancient St. Mary's church in Eastham village is fantastic!

[@CruisingTheCut]

Great stuff! 👍

[@petersmith5199]

Lovely watch as usual.Thanks for all the entertainment throughout 2019. Happy Christmas etc. Ta.

[@markattardo]

Interesting seeing the crossing through your lens. These multi vlogger videos are fun to watch.

[@SteveMorton]

Great to see all my favourite 'Boat Tubers' together. I'm originally from Bebington on the Wirral peninsula, so I'm very familiar with the sea front that you showed. I'm looking forward to the next episode. Thank you for sharing.

[@50Mboulevard]

Brought back memories for me too. Used to play on new Ferry shore and Shore Fields as a kid, Also lived in Eastham and Bromborough. Never seen it from the river tho, great video.

[@jsking306]

What a great adventure. Thanks for another excellent video.

[@dt3434]

Hi David Geat video as always and enjouyed the Liverpool tour muchly.

[@lyndarichardson4744]

What a fascinating video , thank you. You all looked a bit peaky at 6am 🙂

[@darylwilliams7883]

At 2:30 the distress on your face is hilarious David. Clearly not your hour of the day! Enjoyable video as ever.

[@jillski4000]

This was an exciting vlog and I can empathize with the need for a bit of adrenalin once and a while, but I personally could die happy with the continued tranquility of the rural canals.

[@marjoriejohnson6535]

I forgot...i miss the sounds of waves lapping on the shore or the sides of a boat on a lake.,,funny how certain things stir memories of times long ago. Keep on making memories for yourself. Thank you for taking me along..

[@onefunnyoldman]

That huge ship joining you in the lock must have been a bottom clenching time, eeeek! Thank you for sharing the Mersey experience David, loved it :)

[@iainlyall6475]

thanks lorna for brightening up that bbc commentators dialogue :-))

[@jackiebedford8909]

Thank you for another year of cruising with you,really enjoy watching your vlogs on different canals.Wishing you all the best for 2020. jackie & rob.

[@kookyflukes9749]

Love Liverpool and her People. Beautiful city.

[@themetalgardener4960]

It's only fair that now I have to jump ahead on Minimal List, seeming I had to jump ahead on yours for your Thames trip together. I am a bit crazy and watching through a few different narrowboat vlogs at a time (although I was at 6 at one point and I'm down to a more manageable number, 3, plus new vlogs by the ones I've watched through already). I really enjoy watching the vlogs people do with each other at the same time. So I have also put Lorna's in. I always end up watching a few more of hers when I do. Her vlog is next on deck for a watch through but I have already seen a few dozen. Thank you for your time and effort! I actually enjoy these more than the Amazon show, which is how I discovered this whole KZbin Narrowboater extravaganza. Any new ones you or Foxes do on there I'll watch to support though. I enjoy your Vandemonium vlogs as well but decided to continue those after I catch up on your narrowboat one. It has been a more realistic helpful blog because I'm trying to get my van nicer for using as a camper for trips. I don't know if I'll ever get to own a narrowboat or even hire one but if I do then your vlogs will be something helpful as well. For now they are primarily wonderfully entertaining.

[@kimjonglongdong3158]

6:56 That's a pretty good view of RFA tidespring (A136). I think the new tide class look better from the side though ;)

[@petenash7994]

Canals and narrow boats just about kindle my flame but this episode was brilliant - thanks.

[@jsabo7098]

Very interesting to see a narrowboat navigating open water. Excellent as always. Thank you.

[@Dinki-Di]

Chuffin’ heck! The scale of those big vessels is pretty heart-stopping. Glad you were all in safe hands. Some amazing footage, but no surprises that George stole the show.

[@frglee]

Thanks, well filmed and interesting - nicely complements Minimal List's film. I liked Lorna's gurning - it added a certain something to your vid. ;^)

[@fp30e]

Loved your Cruise across The River Mersey. Such an early start as well, which I'm guessing fited in with the calmest time of the tide, currents etc. Still, a very brave thing to do. Well done. Take Care.

[@eirishemd]

That was so interesting! Great vlog as usual. Cheers🇨🇦👍😎

[@MegaSnow121]

How exciting! Loved the view of that guy on the large ship in the lock compared to the narrow boat. It must have been quite a crossing. Oh, by the way, that sunrise was VERY pretty. Look forward to the continuation!

[@crankjazz]

If you were heading up stream, you are not going "downwards". "Down stream" is towards the river mouth. Ellesmere Port is upstream from Liverpool.

[@Phantomthecat]

6.30? I’ve already been up for an hour and a half, walked the dogs, had breaky and am pondering the days events by then - even on the weekends although I slept in to 7 on Sunday and wasted half the day in bed. 😁👍. Great video as always.

[@paulroberts5677]

Nice vblog. Like your take and the quality of the photography. Like seeing three views. Enjoyed all vblogs. All interesting and entertaining, but different. Thank you.

[@remyllebeau77]

I wasn't expecting more Narrowboat vlogs, but this is a pleasant surprise.

[@leohoward7282]

Another great video David

[@doncates2954]

Great video , interesting scenery and very informative.