The Daniel Adamson STEAM TUG | Full BOAT TOUR & CRUISE

The Danny or Daniel Adamson is a Steam Powered Tug that used to travel the Manchester Ship Canal. Join me this week as I spend time with the wonderful crew as they feed the boilers, trim the coal and get the engine room ready for a wonderful cruise along the River Weaver from Sutton Weaver to Acton Bridge. During the cruise along the River the crew cover a brief history of the Danny and show how the wonderful steam engines work.
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00:00 Introduction
00:35 The Danny
01:17 The Engine Room
02:43 The Boiler Room
04:08 Engine Controls
04:57 The Bridge
06:30 Coal Trimming
06:49 A Brief History
08:05 The Engines
09:17 Cruise
10:59 The Captain
11:59 The Saloon
12:54 Cruise
15:43 Dutton Lock
17:17 mooring up
19:40 The Rum Wench

[@ImTheDudeMan471]

These guys are the ones you want to sit next to in a pub

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Yes 😃🏴‍☠️🥃

[@DaveAppleton]

There's nothing like a bit of steam power, fantastic. Big shout-out to all the volunteers and you Heidi for taking us on this wonderful vessel.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww thank you 😃❤️🏴‍☠️

[@iancole931]

As an engineering patternmaker I can appreciate all of the cast iron components needed to fit out the engine and ancillary parts. The patternmaker would have made all of these parts in timber, after which they would have been placed into sand moulds, then molten steel poured into the moulds.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Oh wow 😃🏴‍☠️❤️

[@rosemariemchugh988]

Beautiful! Congratulations to all the men working on this amazing piece of history. It's people like these men that keep this country going. Thank you Heidi.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Very true 😃🏴‍☠️❤️

[@machineshopinagarage4699]

Hi Heidi it was a pleasure to show you around and show you what we do, all the volunteers work hard to keep the Danny sailing, which you superbly show in your video. Excellent video, super editing, a big thumbs up 👍 Cheers Ian

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thanks so much Ian, and thanks for your wonderful explaining and kindness that day …. Such a wonderful crew 😃❤️🏴‍☠️

[@marciabyrne2143]

So many years of knowledge with crew. I’d love to see some younger people learning how to navigate this tug when these retirees are done . Thanks for a great video!

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😃🏴‍☠️❤️

[@machineshopinagarage4699]

We do have a number of younger engineering students helping out, we also liaise with local colleges with placements and presentations. One young lad is very keen and is a fully fledged member of the boiler team in between his university classes. Everyone is welcome and will get all the help they need. Young blood to replace us oldies 😊 Cheers Ian

[@JayneGunn]

What an amazing crew on an awesome boat.....that engine room 😍 and she sounds beautiful. Thank you for taking us along Heidi and totally agree she sounded very relaxing,even hypnotic. 😊. Safe and happy onward adventuring Heidi.......hair looks good this week even after wearing yer helmet!😂

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂😂

[@catherinestevens7314]

Thank you for letting us see The Danny.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thanks for taking the time to comment 😃❤️🏴‍☠️

[@UniversalCat]

Interesting story to that tug, its a part of history that deserves to be kept running. The workmanship involved in the old steam engines is amazing. Having served aboard RN ships and sadly seen them scrapped/sold off eventually its nice to see some old vessels being given a new lease of life.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

I know, they did wonders with this tug 😃❤️🏴‍☠️

[@jonesthestone]

You should have took some sound samples of that engine, chopped them up on your daw, bet you could put a banging techno tune together,

[@youknowme8578]

Hi Heidi, I've been waiting for your video. Hat's off to those gents for what they do, and.... you can never have enough lube, including engine's.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

🤣🤣

[@jamesmaxwell1922]

Another great vlog (and highly interesting for the mechanically minded!). "The Danny" is a magnificent vessel, and obviously well maintained and cared for (and, dare I say it, loved!). Steam driven vehicles seem far more 'alive' than later vehicles, with the smells, sounds and movements and so much more. When I was a schoolboy (many decades ago) I used to help out at The Kent and East Sussex Railway, and it was brilliant fun (although I doubt Mum was happy with the added laundry issues!). I just remembered (while "The Danny" was turning around) that the system of communication between the bridge and the engine room was called "Engine Room Telegraphs". Where does a General keep his armies? Up his sleevies!

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thanks James … yes you do get a bit filthy 😂 but wonderful engines

[@trevorsbarkingmadchannel4501]

Absolutely fantastic Heidi. Best ever. Great experience. Thank u for taking us along. Brilliant.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww thanks so much 😃❤️🏴‍☠️

[@RoamingRambling]

One of my favourite Heidi videos so far too! Watched it twice.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

@@RoamingRambling thanks so much 😃🏴‍☠️❤️

[@RoamingRambling]

@@TheNarrowboatPirate ❤

[@MartinRivers26]

That's my next day out sorted 😌

[@SMILEVIDEOTRAINS]

Full marks to all concerned in this presentation

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😃🏴‍☠️❤️

[@dingnextstop]

Heidi they broke the mould when they made you..😂.. Smelling of wee/sherry and a bit of Lavender 😂… Fantastic insight into that lovely old Puffer… I love all types of engines as well, I love the smell of steam engines and with all that heat and oil mixed in, such a pity we cannot open up a couple of our Coal Mines instead of dragging it halfway around the world, well done for another brilliant video 👍🏻🇬🇧

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂 it just slips out 😂

[@nb.silverfern1]

What an interesting vlog, thank you Heidi and the volunteers that keep the Danny going. Bought for a pound? Unbelievable!

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

I know … it was scrap then

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

I know, it was about to be broken apart

[@markrant1460]

Heidi, what a wonderful adventure. Thank you for taking the time to put this video together for those of us who are not privy to such adventures. It is so different from the many other vlogs done by the boating community. Many thanks to the staff for letting you do the video as well. Totally Brilliant!! Mark Alberta, Canada

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

They crew were absolutely wonderful 😃🏴‍☠️❤️

[@kennethwhitmarsh5676]

Thank you Heidi for the beautiful video of you and the Danny what an experience you are some woman

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

I loved that day 😃🏴‍☠️❤️

[@margaretbutler9528]

You have done it once again! When you described the coordination of the crew to make the ship work I thought it is sort of like an orchestra getting instructions from the maestro.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

What a wonderful way to describe it - thank you 😃🏴‍☠️❤️

[@kevgermany]

Dial things... Telegraph. Wonderful trip, thanks. Must do it soon.

[@lindad-rp9xc]

Ahoy Heidi & Bonny! ❤ The Historical History of The Stream Tug " The Danny "! Thank you, Heidi for this awesome history!❤❤❤From Chicago, IL USA 🇺🇸 P.S Heidi, you're amazing!😊

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Awww thank you 😃❤️🏴‍☠️

[@matthewnye9496]

What a wonderful time!!! We always look forward to Thursdays and our adventures across the pond. Fabulous as always, give Bonnie some love from us.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you …. She was being spoilt at her Nanna and Grandads while I was joy riding on the Danny 😂😂

[@ianparkes5097]

Avast me hearty! Couldn't quite smush it down to four or five lines; needs a bit of context, but how's this: They put to sea - nearly - on the ship canal wide The outlook was dreary: well, it was Merseyside “Batten down the hatches!” our brave captain cried. “The waves are five inches - it’ll be a rough ride! “You’re mentioned in despatches, Bon, for not staying inside” They saw ships a plenty upon the high seas But the coffers stayed empty, for none did they seize “’Cos my nips are like bullets; I’m worried they’ll freeze!” - Jack 'Tar' Parkes From far beyond the Spanish Main in Auckland, New Zealand

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Added to my list, Thank you 😁

[@suebt8794]

Never wee and sherry ...more like wee and rum!! Love Thursday because of you Heidi xxx sending lots of hugs

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂

[@ciah63]

Fab video! My dad was a chief engineer in the merchant navy for over 40 yrs as was my grandad before him… That engine would’ve been his heaven… unfortunately he dropped dead when he was 60 which was a bit inconvenient to be honest… tho’ he did die on a boat… renovating an old dredger in Caernarfon harbour… I love the smell of ships… memories of childhood visiting dad’s ships… 😊👍 nice hearing from old engineer blokes (all with same accent as my dad) thank you mrs! 👍😊

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww sorry for your loss xxx

[@ciah63]

@@TheNarrowboatPirate thank you… it was 34 yrs ago … I’ve had kids & im now 60 so hopefully I don’t drop dead just yet 👀😂but your video brought back lovely memories 😊👍

[@caz-nbgalatea1528]

Wow. What an amazing boat and thank you for a behind the scenes tour. So interesting.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😃❤️🏴‍☠️

[@lorrainerichardson3280]

The heat, the smell, and the power. I love old tugs. Lol I used to make cups of tea as a volunteer on our historic tug. Love it. Take care =-)

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww brilliant stuff Lorraine 🏴‍☠️❤️😃

[@nancyhenry4465]

Heidi, A fantastic tour on The Danny! Thank you so much.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😃🏴‍☠️❤️

[@1954shadow]

That steam boat, really tugs at my heart.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

It’s amazing 😃🏴‍☠️❤️

[@AndrewBroadbent-dr8wb]

Great vlog and a fantastic old boat. Thank you.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Glad you enjoyed it 😃🏴‍☠️

[@davesturgess]

absolutely loved it Heidi i may be long in the tooth but never too old to learn❤

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😃❤️🏴‍☠️

[@boydauspeditions]

Thanks Heidi for a great tour of the Danny, magnificent she is, missed Bonny though! cheers🥃

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

She was being spoilt at her nana and grandads 😂😂

[@Daniel-px5qt]

Absolutely love this video for some particular reason 😄.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Is that because you share the same name ? 😂😂

[@Daniel-px5qt]

@@TheNarrowboatPirate maybe 🤔😎

[@gingerbob]

Wow, brilliant vlog 👏 great to see behind the scenes onboard The Danny 😊 thank you ☠️ ❤ stay safe 🌈

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Cheers Ginge 😂😂

[@gingerbob]

Cheeky 😉🤣

[@kn58657]

Love all your videos, Heids, but this is among the most mental ones in a good while. Seeing the old-timers work the engine like an old pipe organ had my jaw on the floor. The chugging clockwork, the massive, hungry stoves, the calling system. That, is, insane. Makes me think of what life was like on the deepest decks of the ocean liners some 100 years ago...

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Haha thank you, yes it was so wonderful to be part of it all 😃❤️🏴‍☠️

[@martykitson3442]

the danny is a beautiful piece of equipment , a random google search for antique diesel engines started my interest in the cut, been following various you tube canal boats every since the Danny is even older engine technology

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

The steam power is just amazing 😃🏴‍☠️❤️

[@Fercough]

Took the Danny into Liverpool two years ago. Unforgettable day. Please, so give it's go. You won't regret it.

[@dtay345]

Heidi, the content you provide is amazing 👏 👏👏

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thanks so much 😃❤️🏴‍☠️

[@NormaJanion]

What a brilliant blog Heidi, of our Danny. Great too of had you aboard, thanks again. Eddie

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thanks so much for the opportunity and for all being so much fun and amazing 😃❤️🏴‍☠️

[@hmarc417]

COOL BEANS-COOL BEANS , THE DANNY. The steam boat with steam Driven power steering. Shes an AWESOME Beauty.😍🤩😍🤩😍🤩😍🤩😍🤩😍🤩

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

She sure is 😃🏴‍☠️❤️

[@gillypoof]

brilliant boat, worth saving so people can see how life was like.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Yes and it takes a full team to crew it … just wonderful 😃🏴‍☠️❤️

[@ctownsend4600]

Thank you for sharing the Danny. What a beautiful boat. Enjoy all the adventures you take us on!

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😃❤️🏴‍☠️

[@gordoncockburn4386]

What a great episode. Didn’t even pause it for a cup of tea. What an enthusiastic group of volunteers, we (through you) are so fortunate to get such an intimate tour of this tug. Thank you and those volunteers for this open page of history.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thanks so much!

[@gerardosullivan1642]

They built tugs with class back then.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

They sure did 😃🏴‍☠️

[@susansharples8555]

Brilliant Heidi ❤ xxx

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😃🏴‍☠️❤️

[@StevesRepairs]

Thanks Lovely Heidi for taking us along on this fantastic cruise onboard The Danny, it looked like you had a brilliant time on a lovely sunny day. Well done to the people that managed to get this historical Tug rebuilt and well done to all the great volunteers that crew this lovely old Tug. I hope that you and Little Bonny are doing well. Take care and all the best. Stevie

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thanks Stevie 😃❤️🏴‍☠️

[@MelG-ut3hs]

Another fantastic video from you yet again. Thanks.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 🏴‍☠️❤️😃

[@debiguymer7240]

What a fantastic boat! So enjoyed learning all about its history and how it’s all run by so many lovely volunteers. Thanks for sharing this Heidi. Big woofs to Bonny. Debs. 😊

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thanks so much Debs 🏴‍☠️😃❤️

[@user-pv2st8qv9h]

Fabulous this week Heidi, always look forward to your weekly slot

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you so much 😊

[@markjones4704]

Daniel Adamson (30 April 1820 - 13 January 1890) was an English engineer who became a successful manufacturer of boilers and was the driving force behind the inception of the Manchester Ship Canal project during the 1880s

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Covered in the ship canal video as mentioned in the video 😃🏴‍☠️

[@Bmwjoergen]

Heidi, love the trip, you a god. 🥰👍👍👍👍👍

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂

[@patrickguillemet1189]

tu peux pas savoir comme je t'envie 🤩

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you

[@jimmisura6533]

What a wonderful story. So much time and effort from volunteers to restore an old boat and bring a bit of history back to life. Thank you Heidi for taking us along! 👍 Cheers from Florida ☀️⛵️🌴🌴🌴

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@tteric67]

Waw, Heidi! You scored yourself a biggun! Yawdroppingly exciting to see how it is restaured and operating again. And the Art Deco interior is so wonderful, i’m mad for Art Deco! Beautiful! So. Thank you so much. I’m off watching it again! ❤🐕❤️

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww thanks so much 😃🏴‍☠️❤️

[@richardbrown7153]

Morning Heidi What a fantastic adventure! Thank you so much for .sharing with us all on here. The "Danny" looks and sounds absolutely amazing, she's a tribute to all those fantastic volunteers who look after her. I've added a trip on her to my bucket list! Stay happy and safe, see you next week.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww you will love it 😃🏴‍☠️❤️

[@user-cr3fz8lz2i]

That was awesome Heidi! Salute to all those volunteers keeping the Danny sailing!!!😊

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

I know, such an amazing bunch 🏴‍☠️

[@tomas5376]

You’ll never know just how much joy this video adventure brought me! I love steam! I was lucky enough to be able to ride in steam engines when I was young. Gracias for this joyous moment!👏👏👏👏👏

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Awww I’m so glad you enjoyed it 😃🏴‍☠️❤️

[@markgruenberg6277]

Bravo to the crew of the Danny. Well done gentlemen. Keep up the good work. Thanks for sharing. Be well and stay safe. 😊

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thanks, you too!

[@jackiejones1684]

What a beautiful renovation. Countless hours of dedicated work by a team of volunteers. Brilliant!

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

I know, absolutely wonderful 😃❤️🏴‍☠️

[@colinevans39]

I love your inuedo quips you are a great caracter and a very sweet and switched on person 🙏😊❤️

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Oh thank you! 😃🏴‍☠️

[@pollenhead]

A great documentary. Heidi, you have outdone yourself. Very interesting story, amazing camera work, good interviews with the crew and guests. nice information and views of the engine room. I would be glad to take a steamy day on the river with Heidi any time.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you so much! 😃🏴‍☠️

[@richardoliver6131]

You didn't miss the boat any way

[@keithweybury5212]

Thanks Heidi for showing us The Danny. what a fab boat.

[@stephenbirchall941]

I went round the Daniel Adamson when it was at the steam festival a few weeks ago at the Anderton Boat lift. Lovely boat. Your video has reminded me to book a trip. It's fantastic it's all manned by volunteers.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

It was such an amazing day 🏴‍☠️😃

[@geoffcampbell7846]

What a fabulous treat, cheers Heidi. And cheers to all the crew and the many supporters of the Daniel Adamson who must give up so much of their time to keep her looking in such fine fettle. Marvellous! 👋

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

The whole crew were just wonderful 😃🏴‍☠️❤️

[@frankparsons1629]

Absolutely wonderful to see, lucky you. I went over the Shieldhall 30 years ago when it was in either Poole or Southampton (?), she was great and the heat in the engine room was tropical, by crikey! Only trubble is The Danny would be too noisy fer smuggling brandy & baccy, tea, silk etc. I'll have to stick with me blow up Hippo or Nessie plus a paddle!! Keep on smiling, old smuggler Frank🤣😉

[@michaelbright9162]

A friend of mine volunteers on the Danny.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Wonderful 😃❤️🏴‍☠️

[@RoamingRambling]

Great video, love a steam engine ❤

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😃🏴‍☠️

[@RoamingRambling]

@@TheNarrowboatPirate Always a pleasure to watch your adventures!

[@Christine-xq9ep]

What a great video! xx

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you!!

[@markwilson5631]

Very educational..can tell you was a teacher dudette.❤

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😃🏴‍☠️

[@christopherbutler7588]

Wonderful piece of history and how they got it back to the lovely condition and all Voluntarys 😊thanks for showing.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 🏴‍☠️😃❤️

[@deskullz7409]

Another wonderful video! Thanks, Heidi and Bonnie and The Danny!

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😃🏴‍☠️❤️

[@simonevans8979]

Steam Engines:They live, just like little Bonny!

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

They do 🏴‍☠️❤️😃

[@SuperFullmonty]

Having a blast Heidi!😃

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Loved it toot toot 🤣🤣

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

I loved that toot toot 😂😂

[@rosannaallsop3046]

Absolutely brilliant vlog well done Heidi 👏

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@expat10]

I, together with my family, had the great pleasure of a trip on The Danny on my birthday last year. It was a tremendous day, on a magnificent treasure of a ship. The Danny and all her crew are a credit to historical ship building and also a credit to humanity. A wonderful thing indeed. Long may she grace the waters with her presence for crew and passengers for many many years to come. Thanks to Derek Knox (Boiler Stoker on my trip) for informing of the magnificent Danny and trips that are available to attend for all who book on. Like going back in time, in fine style indeed.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Yes, it’s absolutely wonderful 😃🏴‍☠️❤️

[@expat10]

@@TheNarrowboatPirate 🥳👍😀🚢😍

[@maryannewillequer3305]

While watching this video, I gained the utmost respect for all the crew of this ship. What an experience. Thank you so much for sharing it with all of us!

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you, yes they are all such an amazing crew 😃🏴‍☠️❤️

[@charlescorris3469]

I really enjoyed that. It’s always a thrill to see old machinery brought back to life thank you…

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Glad you enjoyed it 😃🏴‍☠️

[@johngallagher2313]

A great piece of preserved history. Fantastic that it was saved. I am a fan of old steam locomotives and their preservation and have enjoyed several trips with steam. Thanks for sharing

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

It’s such a wonderful vessel, I absolutely loved that day 🏴‍☠️😃❤️

[@jct4647]

Nice to see you being featured on another of my favourite channels: Four Priests Brewery.

[@bnose202]

Must be my birthday, getting a tug from Heidi

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂

[@teddyedward9970]

stunning vessel went on board last summer in royal albert dock liverpool would love to go on a cruise

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Oh it’s wonderful 😃❤️🏴‍☠️

[@jimmcintosh9045]

Impressive tug and lovely lounge. Bought for a pound just as the paddle steamer Waverley which would be great for the two to meet in Liverpool towards end of June!

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

The Danny is often in Liverpool 😃🏴‍☠️

[@whitecompany18]

Great boat and great crew, lucky to have it on my doorstep and to see it pass my Living room window now and then 💓👍

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Oh wow, so lucky 😃❤️🏴‍☠️

[@markgruenberg6277]

For a tasty beverage.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Cheers again Mark 😃❤️🏴‍☠️

[@glennalillpop3590]

Hello Heidi ... what a fun video ... I felt like I was riding along on the Danny with you. I really enjoy you sharing things like this with us. What an amazing bunch of memories you will have to recall when it comes time to anchor into retirement. My hat's off to the volunteers who work so hard to history alive ... they are amazing. Save my spot on board the Wench (or Polly if we are travelling by vehicle). Love you an Bonny --- Gramma Lainee

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thanks so much Gramma Lainee 😃🏴‍☠️❤️

[@ElevatedThreat]

It's called "steaming" or "under way".😉 Oooh...don't be dirty now! 😉

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂

[@johnjackson7716]

fantastic heidi love it

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😃🏴‍☠️❤️

[@123gazs]

I have to say that was so intresting to see inside and outside of the boat , well-done to the crew on board

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

They were all so wonderful 😃🏴‍☠️❤️

[@charlottehyslopeclark7042]

Great vlog Heidi! An all volunteer crew…incredible those men have the passion to share this work. And it looks like hard work…especially for those below deck. Thanks for the adventure!⚓️

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww they were all so amazing, I loved this day 😃🏴‍☠️❤️

[@robinkey4499]

preserving steam is a wonderful experience. the great sound of the engine from boat trains without dedicated volunteers. wound have been lost forever

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Very true 😃❤️🏴‍☠️

[@anthonyrushton3495]

Very intresting what a gorgeous boat

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

It really is! 😃🏴‍☠️

[@ElevatedThreat]

Love this stuff!! A grand old boat, very well maintained. Thank you Heidi for a very interesting video.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment 🏴‍☠️😃❤️

[@sandratollick280]

Wow those guys are awesome .. gonna be booking a trip I think

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Oh it’s wonderful 😃🏴‍☠️❤️

[@dianedonnelly6364]

Love discovering the history of the canals and rivers and the various boats that travelled up and down the waterways 😊 Great to see the dedication of the volunteers helping to keep history alive. FM Bonny would have been in her element "supervising" the firemen and the brightworks polishing crew 😆 One of my favourite episodes so far, thank ye for taking us along! Happy boating Captain 🏴‍☠️🌈

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww thanks so much 😃❤️🏴‍☠️

[@anthonybutler3157]

Took a steamship up the nile. Had the privilege of touring of the engine room. Steam engines aren't just motors but living breathing things. Makes one believe in dragons

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

I know, absolutely wonderful 🏴‍☠️❤️😃

[@neilwilkins7686]

All that thrusting and steam. Thank you for sharing it with us as always Heidi. Thursday 6pm wouldn't be the same without a new vlog from you ❤

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thanks so much 🏴‍☠️❤️😃

[@donnagray9579]

A lot of nostalgia for me. My Dad was a stoker mechanic in the navy and I got to visit a few engine rooms from exactly the vintage of the Danny.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Oh wow 😃❤️🏴‍☠️

[@christineprice5463]

Very interesting ship! Thanks for sharing this! Great video!

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thanks so much Christine 😃🏴‍☠️❤️

[@christineprice5463]

​@@TheNarrowboatPirate You are so welcome.