The Bridges of the River Hull


These pictures were taken on a Bridges Cruise organised by Hull Bridge Boat Club on 25th May 2002. Hull Bridge Boat Club make this cruise once a year leaving Old Harbour Hull on the top of the tide so that all the bridges have to be lifted to allow the boats to pass through. The aim of the cruise is to show that the river is still used by craft that require all the bridges to be opened. Twenty two boats took part in the cruise, 4 narrow boats, a selection of broad beam cruises down to a 10 foot cruiser with a 6hp outboard.

For pictures of the bridges closed (at low water) why not take a Virtual Cruise up the River Hull Click HERE

Drypool bridge

Leaving Old Harbour Hull, looking through the canopy of Tame Valley as we approach Drypool bridge with the trawler Arctic Corsair in Old Harbour, now a Museum. For information on the Artic Corsair Click HERE
North bridge
Holding back as North bridge is opened
Scott Street bridge

Approaching Scott Street bridge. the bridge is permanently raised due to the its poor condition and possibly because of the unreliable water hydraulic system used to raise and lower the bridge. Known by some of the older residents of Hull as "High Flags".
Chapman Street bridge

Approaching Chapman Street bridge (Sculcoates bridge). This bridge swings onto the West bank of the river (right hand side of the picture).
Chapman Street bridge fixed section Chapman Street bridge swinging section
Chapman Street bridge, fixed section left, swinging section right
Approaching Wilmington bridge
 Passing between two Rix barges downstream from Wilmington bridge
 Wilmington bridge Close up to Wilmington bridge

Approaching Wilmington bridge. During the summer months some rather large Tomato plants can be seen growing inside the control tower. The bridge keepers own greenhouse.
Railway bridge Railway bridge
Approaching Railway bridge, the control tower is the tall (dark) building ahead of the boat.
Stoneferry bridges Looking back at Stoneferry bridges

Approaching Stoneferry bridges at Clough Road.

Looking back at Stoneferry bridges, B&Q Warehouse is on the left hand side.
Sutton Road bridge Sutton Road bridge
Approaching Sutton Road bridge.
Ennerdale Link road bridge Ennerdale Link road bridge

Picture left, looking across the bend in the river at the Ennerdale Link bridge. The bridge that should have been a tunnel! Ennerdale Link road bridge.
Weel bridge

Approaching Weel bridge and looking forward to the Fish and Chips supper at Hull Bridge Boat Club on the Clubs barge ENID.


For pictures of the bridges closed (at low water) why not take a Virtual Cruise up the River Hull Click HERE