Harecastle canal tunnel on the Trent and Mersey .

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Жыл бұрын

Hi all
Well I hope everyone has had a fantastic Christmas and new year. Me and the hounds wish you all the best for 2023 and would like to thank you for your continued support of the channel. This vlog was filmed in October 2022 and originally had some clips of doing the Cheshire flight locks and the approach to Harecastle tunnel but unfortunatley my camera had a brain fart and the footage was really dark and unusable so this is mainly about the tunnel interior. Thanks to everyone who bought us a coffee or donated to the channel after the last vlog. I wil give you a mention on the first 2023 vlog as this one as already been edited before that video was published.
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@Cynbrat1 Жыл бұрын

Tunnel so long, I had to pause and make myself a sandwich! So very glad to see your return, I was afraid you had given up. Thank Martin for setting me back on your trail!

@Boatdog_Traveller Жыл бұрын

Thanks Cyndi. I'm back on the boat now after being away in Spain. We're slowly getting everything ready for 2023. Thanks for watching 👍

@Roxie1971 Жыл бұрын

Egg whisk as a propeller 😂😂

@Luke-zo6nc Жыл бұрын

Great to see the tunnel. Always enjoy your vlogs. 👍

@Boatdog_Traveller Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the compliment Luke 👍

@nathanberry4339 Жыл бұрын

Also probably one of the best filmed vlogs on harecastle IV seen in a long time

@Boatdog_Traveller Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@graememcluckie1434 Жыл бұрын

That fan could almost suck the boat through😁. Love your videos mate👍

@Boatdog_Traveller Жыл бұрын

Yes it was quite powerful. Thanks for watching 👍

@sarahstrupinski6863 Жыл бұрын

My god wonder how many people slogged their guts in building that long tunnel? Think I be joining Spike inside your lovely boat.

@Boatdog_Traveller Жыл бұрын

Yes its a marvel of engineering. Thanks for watching Sarah 👍

@fredgray1098 Жыл бұрын

Even sitting comfortably in my room I felt claustrophobic watching you go through that tunnel. Great vlog. Thanks

@Boatdog_Traveller Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Fred 👍

@talesfromtheswansneck Жыл бұрын

Brilliant Del. Great lighting and interesting to see the inside so well,and really good sound quality 👌 Good job mate

@Boatdog_Traveller Жыл бұрын

Thanks Andrew. That means a lot coming from a pro like yourself. Hope all is good up on the Llangollen. I can't wait to get back on the boat and go exploring next year.

@Dave-SmilerAlf Жыл бұрын

Nice one, keep them coming Del.

@Boatdog_Traveller Жыл бұрын

Cheers Dave 👍

@katienorthenmore1892 Жыл бұрын

Great video. & filming .how did you manage to hold the camera for so long! Very interesting tunnel & hearing about the stories from other people. I could definitely not do that tunnel so low in places ! I agree with the above . Had to stop it a few times to breathe.! Look forward to the new videos Thanks

@Boatdog_Traveller Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Yes the camera did start to get a bit heavy. Just getting the boat ready to travel then plan to head off next week so should have a video out soon. Enjoy your day 🙂

@johnmcgaw2753 Жыл бұрын

Every time I see someone going through that tunnel it seems more intimidating than the last. But then I think about the poor bastards who dug the hole with nothing more than picks and shovels (and maybe some gunpowder?) and the countless crews who legged it through pushing heavy freight with nothing but oil lamps or candles to light the way. No way any modern folks would take THOSE jobs.

@Boatdog_Traveller Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching John. I couldn't agree more. Worst thing is that this is actually the 2nd tunnel build 50 years after the first due to its partial collapse. I think James Brindly built the first and Thomas Telford built the 2nd.

@jackybaynes1648 Жыл бұрын

I’m with Spike, I’d be freaking out in that tunnel and hiding in the boat. When you said “they’ve re-sealed this bit, there’s obviously been a cave in” - I felt sick 🤢

@Boatdog_Traveller Жыл бұрын

Oh dear. Its not that bad as long as your engine doesn't cut out in the middle 😅. Thanks for watching Jacky 👍

@SalopianBivvyman Жыл бұрын

Just catching up with your vids, looks a great way of life. Going to book a canal holiday and see if I like the idea, seriously tempted to swap the way I live before I get to old. Take care 👍

@Boatdog_Traveller Жыл бұрын

It's a good life but can be hard in the winter. I would never go back to a house and be a full time wage slave again. Thanks for watching 👍

@carolineolsenarnold7039 Жыл бұрын

Hi Del, I’ve been without tablet for awhile now, I missed your vids. Hope you Archie and Spike are well, how come no more recent vlogs, hope all is well. Take care.

@Boatdog_Traveller Жыл бұрын

Hi Caroline. We are fine thanks. I've been really busy since returning from Spain so havnt had the time . I will be uploading another vid soon. Take care Del and the hounds.

@nathanberry4339 Жыл бұрын

Something if always wondered , does anyone know who painted the skeleton?

@Boatdog_Traveller Жыл бұрын

Sorry I haven't got a clue Nathan. Thanks for watching 👍

@nathanberry4339 Жыл бұрын

@@Boatdog_Traveller that's ok I'm sure someone out there would know something about it , so interesting boating through a tunnel

@Roxie1971 Жыл бұрын

My neighbour went through this, they didn’t put the exacter fans on, they nearly died…and yes I’m serious

@Boatdog_Traveller Жыл бұрын

I can relate to that. It must have been awful. Thanks for watching Rachel 👍

@Roxie1971 Жыл бұрын

@@Boatdog_Traveller 4 boats went through inc there’s, but what I can’t understand is the carbon monoxide alarms never went off inside there boat? Love your videos xx

@Boatdog_Traveller Жыл бұрын

Thanks Rachel. Will be back vlogging soon. Just busy with work at the moment.

@Roxie1971 Жыл бұрын

@@Boatdog_Traveller no worries I just can’t believe there co alarms didn’t go off? Thank god they and All came the other end ok albeit black faces…,

@Boatdog_Traveller Жыл бұрын

Very bad. Could have ended a lot worse.