THE MANCHESTER SHIP CANAL
... This canal, one of the greatest engineering feats ever undertaken, was commenced on the 11th Nov., 1887, and is now completed with the exception of a few minor works above water, and will be opened for traffic along the whole of its length on the 1st of January. On Saturday last the Canal was inspected by representatives of the press, who were accompanied by Mr. Leader Williams, M. 1. C. E., ...