The Narrowboat Pirate
The Narrowboat Pirate
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Full BOAT TOUR & CRUISE aboard STEAM Tug ‘THE DANNY’
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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Thank you so much for watching. If you are new here, I'm Heidi and I live aboard my Narrowboat The Rum Wench and travel the UK's Canals in search of Adventure. After selling my house to experience an alternative lifestyle I bought a canal boat and a cam...
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Narrowboat Treasure Hunting | Gin, Rum, and Firewood foraging
Просмотров 30 тыс.День назад
Slowly heading back along the River Weaver towards the amazing Anderton Boat Lift I leave the floating pontoons at Northwich heading first to the water point which isn't too easy as a single handed boater (solo crew) due to the angle of the mooring. But with a bit of faffing I manage to get myself moored up in a way to be able to fill the water tank. I then continue to my mooring at the bottom ...
The UK's Largest BOAT SHOW | Boat Tours, Historic Boats & Rum
Просмотров 35 тыс.14 дней назад
This week I visit the Crick Boat Show and try to show everything it has to offer including a few boat tours, as we all love a nosey in a new narrowboat don't we? Without going into too much detail on here I will list the Boat builders I got chance to see including: Ovation Boats www.ovationboats.co.uk/ Swan Boats www.swanboatbuilders.co.uk/ Floating Homes by www.waterlodge.co.uk/ I also got cha...
Living the Boat Life: Pirate Crew Training continues 🏴‍☠️😃
Просмотров 30 тыс.21 день назад
This week I single hand my Narrowboat The Rum Wench towards Northwich for the NOW festival. Cruising through the stunning Cheshire countryside from Vale Royal Lock down through Hunts Lock. Bonny my little rescue French bulldog gets more training to improve her socialising skills and I find a charity shop bargain. Link to Chugabug Cancer Research fundraiser: fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/t...
River Weaver: Beyond Narrowboat Limits
Просмотров 33 тыс.Месяц назад
In this video I swap my Narrowboat for a river cruiser - A Norman 20 and head to the end of the River Weaver Navigation, through Winsford Flashes avoiding sandbanks and beyond onto unchartered waters. With Vale Royal Lock still out of action my Narrowboat is waiting on the lock landing unable to progress any further up the River but with the kindness of the boating community I am able to finish...
Stuck in Paradise: Unexpected Canal Lock Closure 😱
Просмотров 39 тыс.Месяц назад
This week I set off cruising my Narrowboat The Rum Wench, Leaving Northwich hand hoping to complete the end of the River Weaver Navigation. However, my cruising comes to an unexpected halt as Vale Royal Lock is closed for maintenance and it could be a couple of weeks due to waiting for a part from overseas. I do however manage to fill my time with lots of faffing about! Head Torch Amazon Link: ...
Life on a Canal Boat | Off-Grid Artist | Unique Living
Просмотров 36 тыс.Месяц назад
After a week of being hunkered down in a storm, the river Weaver has finally come out of flood and I am able to navigate again. This week I cruise through Saltersford Lock past the Anderton Boat lift to a lovely mooring in the picturesque town of Northwich. I then head off in my camper van to visit Michelle Martin an artist who lives on her Narrowboat and funds her off grid lifestyle painting p...
Stranded in a Storm | Boat life takes a wild turn | #Storm #boatlife
Просмотров 64 тыс.Месяц назад
I cruise my Narrowboat back across the Manchester Ship Canal onto the River Weaver and hunker down to sit out the huge storm which is on it's way - Storm Kathleen. I create a video diary each day as the storm gets worse with wind gusts of 50 MPH, breaking waves, followed by the River Weaver being issued with Flood warnings as the flow gets a bit scary. The Storm and strong winds put a halt to m...
Ellesmere Port Boat Gathering | Historic Narrowboats | National Waterways Museum
Просмотров 45 тыс.2 месяца назад
Over 30 Historic Boats Gathered this Easter weekend at the National Waterways Museum, Ellesmere Port. The convoy of narrowboats was led by Saturn the last remaining fly boat on the Canals, which was horse drawn by an 8 year old horse called Flower. The event was amazing with lots of live music, morris dancing and demonstrations. There are lots of wonderful listed buildings at the Museum includi...
Will My Boat Survive the Ship Canal?
Просмотров 44 тыс.2 месяца назад
This week I take my Narrowboat The Rum Wench down the Manchester Ship Canal from March Lock on the River Weaver to Ellesmere Port. I explain what is needed to pass a Sea Worthy Certificate and everything you need to know about taking a narrowboat on the Manchester Ship Canal MSC safely. Thank you so much for watching. If you are new here, I'm Heidi and I live aboard my Narrowboat The Rum Wench ...
Is she ready for the River? | Anderton Boat Lift | River Weaver
Просмотров 38 тыс.2 месяца назад
This week I get my Narrowboat river ready to leave the safety of the Trent and Mersey Canal and go down on the Anderton Boat Lift to the River Weaver for an appointment for my sea worthy certificate to enable future passage onto the Manchester Ship Canal. I have a friend onboard to join me on the amazing Boat lift as he had never been on it before and then I single hand the rest of the river jo...
Cruising to Catch Up & Electric Narrowboat update
Просмотров 48 тыс.2 месяца назад
This week I take a solo cruise on my Narrowboat to Anderton to catch up with friends and family after being away in Europe for such a long time in my camper van. I visit Helen and Russell on their all electric Narrowboat - Professor Pat Pending to see how they are coping with an all electric Narrowboat in the winter and after two years of being continuous cruisers. I also catch up with Charlie ...
Wheels to Water | Van life | Boat Life
Просмотров 37 тыс.2 месяца назад
Before we head home from our big Europe Camper van adventure there was one place we needed to visit and that was the amazing Mont Saint Michel. The weather unfortunately was terrible with strong winds and icy rain but we took sanctuary in a cafe to try the local dish of Normandy a Gallette. After taking the ferry from Calais to Dover and a very long drive back up North, I made it home to The Ru...
Bone Chilling | Van Life Europe | Solo Female Van Life
Просмотров 35 тыс.3 месяца назад
This week we take a boat tour from Albufeira and cruise to view Portugal's rugged coastline, visit the famous Benagil Cave before heading out to sea to be greeted by a large family of Dolphins. We then continuing our Northward Camper Van adventure to Evora to visit the Chapel of Bones which contains an estimated 5,000 corpses. After travelling further to Spain staying at an amazing remote Park ...
Solo Women Van Life | A Change from Wild Camping to embracing Campsites for Security & Community
Просмотров 54 тыс.3 месяца назад
It's much harder to wild camp in Portugal due to fines and the threat of being moved on, so because my travel buddy Sandra has to pop back to Ireland for a few days we decided it would be easier and safer to stay on a campsite for a few days. During this down time I met up with another fellow Van lifer and Veteran Linny who spends most of her time on road to explore the area of Tavira and the R...
Solo Women Van life | Gibraltar | Van Breakdown & Farmer Protests
Просмотров 33 тыс.3 месяца назад
Solo Women Van life | Gibraltar | Van Breakdown & Farmer Protests
Van Life | Laughing 'til You're Blue in the Face | Smurf Village
Просмотров 38 тыс.3 месяца назад
Van Life | Laughing 'til You're Blue in the Face | Smurf Village
Conquering Spain's Deadliest Trail | Epic Solo Van Life Adventure On The Camino Del Rey!
Просмотров 29 тыс.4 месяца назад
Conquering Spain's Deadliest Trail | Epic Solo Van Life Adventure On The Camino Del Rey!
Two Women | Two old vans | Alhambra Palace | Van life | Off Grid
Просмотров 49 тыс.4 месяца назад
Two Women | Two old vans | Alhambra Palace | Van life | Off Grid
Trouble with the Law | Van life Spain | Winter Adventure
Просмотров 40 тыс.4 месяца назад
Trouble with the Law | Van life Spain | Winter Adventure
Would you park here? | Solo female Van Life | Van Life Europe
Просмотров 47 тыс.4 месяца назад
Would you park here? | Solo female Van Life | Van Life Europe
Two Old Vans, Three Countries, Countless Memories | Van life Europe
Просмотров 43 тыс.5 месяцев назад
Two Old Vans, Three Countries, Countless Memories | Van life Europe
The Adventure begins | VAN LIFE | FRANCE & BELGIUM | Le Shuttle
Просмотров 47 тыс.5 месяцев назад
The Adventure begins | VAN LIFE | FRANCE & BELGIUM | Le Shuttle
Is this one of the OLDEST working BOATYARDS? | BOATS FOR SALE
Просмотров 54 тыс.5 месяцев назад
Is this one of the OLDEST working BOATYARDS? | BOATS FOR SALE
Merry Christmas | A break from Boat life / Van life
Просмотров 25 тыс.5 месяцев назад
Merry Christmas | A break from Boat life / Van life
Will I make it? | Cruising home for Christmas | BOAT LIFE | Cheshire Locks
Просмотров 44 тыс.5 месяцев назад
Will I make it? | Cruising home for Christmas | BOAT LIFE | Cheshire Locks
Taking it up the TUNNEL | Harecastle by NARROWBOAT
Просмотров 52 тыс.6 месяцев назад
Taking it up the TUNNEL | Harecastle by NARROWBOAT
Boating in WINTER | Van gets some upgrades for Europe adventure
Просмотров 37 тыс.6 месяцев назад
Boating in WINTER | Van gets some upgrades for Europe adventure
What happens when you miss the fuel boat?! 😩 | BOAT LIFE
Просмотров 58 тыс.6 месяцев назад
What happens when you miss the fuel boat?! 😩 | BOAT LIFE
LIVING ON A BOAT Challenges | Is it worth it?
Просмотров 61 тыс.6 месяцев назад
LIVING ON A BOAT Challenges | Is it worth it?

Комментарии

  • @JustTwoPeople
    @JustTwoPeople 20 часов назад

    Absolutely brilliant video Heidi! The Danny would be something we would love to see! Just to soak up the atmosphere of a vessel like that operating in this day and age is so incredible!

  • @jct4647
    @jct4647 День назад

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

  • @pamelajohnson9260
    @pamelajohnson9260 День назад

    That looks like a great way to spend a day. Thank you

  • @bcb912
    @bcb912 День назад

    Heidi, I'm really digging your music!

  • @cynthiakeyes7197
    @cynthiakeyes7197 День назад

    I love your shop and the other gentleman as well gosh so wonderful ❤ I have a switch bike as well I was amused when u said it took a few months before you received it, I ordered in October, and received the switch kit in February so it took mine awhile too 😊I really enjoy your videos❤

    • @TheNarrowboatPirate
      @TheNarrowboatPirate День назад

      Thank you! And yes the wait for them is awful but wonderful once you get them … it’s made my daily rides to the post office a joy 😃🏴‍☠️

    • @cynthiakeyes7197
      @cynthiakeyes7197 День назад

      @TheNarrowboatPirate I agree I love the my switch bike for sure 🏍

  • @janwaller3585
    @janwaller3585 День назад

    Your videos never disappoint. I enjoyed the tour and ride on the “Danny”. Thanks ! ❤️

  • @FrogmanAnime
    @FrogmanAnime День назад

    Hi Heidi, glad Bonnie liked her walk and you enjoyed sampling those beverages. Maybe on walks you could take a easy to carry bag for the kindling…just an idea. Hope you have sunny days and warmer weather. Ben From Australia 🇦🇺

  • @clairehill408
    @clairehill408 День назад

    You always a joy and we love you and your videos ❤

  • @StevesRepairs
    @StevesRepairs День назад

    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

  • @cynthiakeyes7197
    @cynthiakeyes7197 День назад

    Wow that aqueduct is so so high but so beautiful to see everything , oh I love your pop up shop that is so cool thanks for letting me see your world❤

  • @amandadavidson2991
    @amandadavidson2991 2 дня назад

    Tight entrance!!!😂

  • @Oxfordshire1
    @Oxfordshire1 2 дня назад

    Hi heidi hope your well xx

  • @lesleyhutchason6277
    @lesleyhutchason6277 2 дня назад

    We just spent a week in the Bourgogne in France on A cruise boat. Absolutely fantastic. Envy your life style ❤

  • @katieroscoe1415
    @katieroscoe1415 2 дня назад

    Hilarious 😂

  • @DutchVanHelsing
    @DutchVanHelsing 2 дня назад

    R.I.P. Custard . xx

  • @KevinRodgersGB
    @KevinRodgersGB 2 дня назад

    It's just amazing that these people volunteer to work on this awesome boat. The steering is just amazing.... what happened for us to lose that amazing innovation and creativity.

  • @janicewilliams966
    @janicewilliams966 2 дня назад

    WOOT…..I just became a Pirate!

  • @janicewilliams966
    @janicewilliams966 2 дня назад

    I feel so guilty sitting here in my nice warm bedroom while thoroughly enjoying your video….soooooo…sending you and Bonnie a nice warm hug from Georgia, USA. I absolutely love it when you play your accordion….your original music reminds me of a time worlds ago when life was so much simpler. Peace and love.

  • @annhaypnw
    @annhaypnw 2 дня назад

    What an incredibly clean engine room! I'm impressed. That takes a lot of work to clean and paint and lube and maintain. And those bi-directional props are beauties too. My 1939 wood boat (40-feet long with two gasoline engines had two propellers (opposite turning or bi-directional). My boat also had two rudders, one behind each propeller ... but the fellow in THIS video talks only about "THE rudder" as if there is only one rudder, when the boat has two engines and two props. Hmmm?? And ... yes, listen to and watch those engines, beauties indeed. And remember that that's what's happening inside your own engine too, on a smaller scale. 🙂 And that's why you need to maintain your own engine (which YOU do, you are excellent, Heidi) ... keep the oil full, replace the oil OFTEN, keep water coolant flowing, replace the air and oil and coolant filters at least as often as recommended (more often is better). Keep your engine clean so a technician can see where it's leaking (if it's leaking). Ha! no, not setting sail ... we're going cruising! Steaming up the canal! What a super cruise. And with a 7-foot draft according to those bow markings, the Danny probably needs to stay in the middle of the waterway. LOL! Heidi, you could say that you are a "HOOOOOOT"! What a gorgeous boat, engine rooms, and passenger rooms. What a gorgeous and well-produced video. Thank you.

    • @TheNarrowboatPirate
      @TheNarrowboatPirate 2 дня назад

      Thanks luckily my engine is aircooled so only oil to worry about …. The Danny is a 9ft draft when full passengers onboard which is why they have been dredging the river … no chance on the canals though 😂😂😂

  • @marciaphillips3511
    @marciaphillips3511 2 дня назад

    Same here - I've just finished watching episode 1! Enjoying this one Heidi😊

    • @TheNarrowboatPirate
      @TheNarrowboatPirate 2 дня назад

      Aww these old videos make me cringe 😂😂

    • @marciaphillips3511
      @marciaphillips3511 2 дня назад

      @@TheNarrowboatPirate When I come back to UK I have to go to that pub! Good to see dear little Puddin, so cute 🤡

  • @carycoombe3380
    @carycoombe3380 2 дня назад

    I am tempted to mention how you had some fun "tugging" and got to "ring your bell". 🤭🤗😉 No "Rum Cruises"?! You could host it and have a pirate theme. Maybe make the worst one to walk the plank.

  • @MrBiofuelmoz
    @MrBiofuelmoz 2 дня назад

    WHAT WORK DO YOU DO

    • @TheNarrowboatPirate
      @TheNarrowboatPirate 2 дня назад

      Shown in lots of previous videos - I make badges for school etc and also trade at festivals ruclips.net/video/UKKsa2gj03A/видео.html

  • @michelleelliott8919
    @michelleelliott8919 3 дня назад

    Love watching you and your Frenchy watch a lot of no videos but yours is the best your so open and honest very rare keep safe

  • @EmilyWilkinson-pd4mg
    @EmilyWilkinson-pd4mg 3 дня назад

    Hi Heidi we are considering buying a houseboat in a marina and was wondering who builds the best quality houseboats in the North-West?

    • @TheNarrowboatPirate
      @TheNarrowboatPirate 2 дня назад

      Have a look at my crick video if your gonna be in a marina 😃🏴‍☠️ there are some great floating homes on there …. If it’s a boat to cruise you want then that’s all personal preference 😃🏴‍☠️

  • @rulebritannia1553
    @rulebritannia1553 3 дня назад

    Thanks 🙏 from Australia 🇦🇺

  • @rulebritannia1553
    @rulebritannia1553 3 дня назад

    Thanks 🙏

  • @travellingDAS
    @travellingDAS 3 дня назад

    That’s my birthday present to me sorted. One of your best vlogs yet👍

    • @TheNarrowboatPirate
      @TheNarrowboatPirate 2 дня назад

      Awww you will love it and thank you 😃❤️🏴‍☠️

  • @HellyAvard-xt6mz
    @HellyAvard-xt6mz 3 дня назад

    The best look around Crick Boat Show

  • @jbzoom
    @jbzoom 3 дня назад

    Outstanding episode Heidi!

  • @BoatTime
    @BoatTime 3 дня назад

    LOVED THIS! 👏🏻🎉 great and really interesting video of a beautiful boat! Will definitely book to have a trip when we are in the area 😊

  • @caroleketelsen5445
    @caroleketelsen5445 3 дня назад

    I enjoyed the tour of the Danny

  • @andrewsundell2502
    @andrewsundell2502 3 дня назад

    NIMROD would have been a great background music for this video. Makes yer proud to be British!

    • @TheNarrowboatPirate
      @TheNarrowboatPirate 3 дня назад

      Edgar’s nimrod ? I love that piece …. RUclips is a right ass about music though so I really have to be careful

  • @nickosmond6707
    @nickosmond6707 3 дня назад

    A great vlog Heidi, the Danny looks like a great day out,thank you.

  • @ren-uz2mz
    @ren-uz2mz 3 дня назад

    Lovely, just lovely. Nothing like this in USA..

  • @janicewilliams966
    @janicewilliams966 4 дня назад

    I dunno. I just love the sound of your boat. Quiet can be way overrated. Keep chugging on, Heidi!

  • @janicewilliams966
    @janicewilliams966 4 дня назад

    Crying my eyes out. Cheers, Puddin.

  • @amandadavidson2991
    @amandadavidson2991 4 дня назад

    How do you dry clothes?

  • @amandadavidson2991
    @amandadavidson2991 4 дня назад

    Loved the look of what you were cooking. Can you do some cooking on the boat videos please?

  • @heidirobinson8734
    @heidirobinson8734 4 дня назад

    Fab episode! Maybe if current Navy n Merchantman young engineers were able t do Service time aboard such as Danny during their apprenticeships....the skills needed n interest in historic vessels like this would stay alive! "...as simple as that!" 😂

  • @yeoldfart8762
    @yeoldfart8762 4 дня назад

    Love how quiet it is. Lots of love and care with that ship.🤟

  • @janicewilliams966
    @janicewilliams966 4 дня назад

    Wow….what a fabulous journey I am taking with you. I am loving the tour, the music, and the 3 of you!

  • @boydauspeditions
    @boydauspeditions 4 дня назад

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

  • @cathytownsend4600
    @cathytownsend4600 4 дня назад

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

  • @alanjackson4646
    @alanjackson4646 4 дня назад

    I am soooo jealous, what a beautiful craft.

  • @donnagray9579
    @donnagray9579 4 дня назад

    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.

  • @kn58657
    @kn58657 4 дня назад

    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
      @TheNarrowboatPirate 3 дня назад

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

  • @SMILEVIDEOTRAINS
    @SMILEVIDEOTRAINS 4 дня назад

    Full marks to all concerned in this presentation

  • @pollenhead
    @pollenhead 4 дня назад

    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.

  • @petergardner2334
    @petergardner2334 4 дня назад

    THATS A SPECIAL STEAM TUG

  • @machineshopinagarage4699
    @machineshopinagarage4699 4 дня назад

    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
      @TheNarrowboatPirate 3 дня назад

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