ARCHIVE - Salford Quays, Docks - June 08
 

My first NWE report!

The Docks at Salford quays are quite easily accessed. On the day there was no security/cameras, it look abandoned almost (that's how we like it:thumb:!). This was supposed to be a quick recce for a later visit, as it turned out I ended up exploring the first ships deck and engine room (luckily I decided last minute to take my torch). Due to lack of tripod all indoor photos were taken with flash. I explored only one of the 3 ships, due to time restraints and the feeling I was 'pushing my luck' slightly. As I was about to try the door for the crew quarters, where standing is a little exposed, a few cars drove past and everyone started pointing so thought it wise to scarper before anyone turned up.

Layout detailed here

(In Red is the ship I explored, the Sandsend. In Blue is Gina and yellow another I didn't catch the name of, both so far unexplored)

Flash E link here

View in the opposite direction to the port
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One for you Havok
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So far unexplored
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Sandsend looking toward the 'Media City' development, where the BBC will be moving to
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Sandsend again
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I found myself asking "hmm, do I really want to go down there :confused:. Sod it, of course I do!"
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The wind was blowing really hard and expected that door to slam shut any second.
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Shot looking from the bridge down the deck. The green is a pond of algae.
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Full set here