20 mile Virtual Cruise of the River Hull part 1

Virtual Cruise the Humber to Hull Bridge Part 1
This Virtual Cruise consists of over 80 pictures and has been split into 4 parts. This is Part 1 starting at the Fish Docks viewed from the River Humber, into Old Harbour then up the River Hull to North Bridge. The pictures may be slow to load because of the resolution used to give good picture quality. Photographs of a Cruise from the Humber to Hull Bridge up the River Hull on 28th July 2000, by the Narrow Boat Tame Valley on its return to the Driffield Navigation. Tame Valley entered Old Harbour at approximately 12-30 hours one hour after low water on a Neap tide. Normally one and a half to two hours should be allowed for the tide to rise before proceeding up the River Hull to allow the tide to push the fresh water back up the river. Bethell's Bridge Boat Club Members will give any prospective navigators of the River Hull details of Navigation times etc.
The start of the River Hull may go through some dereliction but once the outskirts of Hull are reached it becomes a cruise through pleasant English country side up to Struncheon Hill lock. You will find it an experience to remember by boat. Public foot paths follow the course of the River Hull from Hull to Struncheon Hill lock and beyond. So why not pay the area a visit? Details of Accommodation adjacent to the Navigation Click Here
Bridges Cruise May 2002 with Hull Bridge Boat Club, see the Bridges on the River Hull Open.
Part 2 Scott Street to Stoneferry		Part 3 Stoneferry to Ennerdale Link
Part 4 Ennerdale Link to Hull Bridge		Hull Bridge to Bethell's Bridge
Driffield Navigation Map	Map Humber to Driffield	Distance Table	HOME Page
Other Cruises to be found in the Cruise Index: Bethell's Bridge to Brigham Junction, West Beck and Frodingham Beck.


The Barge Humber Endeavor passing Tame Valley (who said an Ex Dart Line narrow boat could not cross the Humber?). Below the Humber Bridge, Steve at the tiller.


Looking back at the entrance to The Old Fish Docks Lock. The Humber Bridge just visible, center left.		The view ahead from the entrance to the Old Fish Docks, Passing William Wright and Albert Docks.


The entrance to Hull Marina (center left), the crane ahead is on Sammie's Point. Visible in the distance are the Ships in Alexandra Dock.		The entrance to Hull Marina, Now operated by British Waterways. Lock and control tower visible (center). Marina access available 3 hours either side of high water.


Passing the entrance to the Marina with Victoria Pier and The Admirals Steps ahead.		Approaching the entrance to the Old Harbour and the River Hull.


Entering Old Harbour and the River Hull, ahead the flood barrier built in 1980 and road bridge. Road (A63) bridge, the bridge control tower visible above the bridge (right).


Inside Old Harbour, three barges breasted up on the right. The barge on the center Humber Endeavor had passed us below the Humber Bridge on its way back from the River Ouse. See picture below.



Looking back through Old Harbour as the first bridge is approached.		The trawler Arctic Corsair in Old Harbour, now a Museum. Information on the Artic Corsair Museum, Artic Corsair Website


Proceeding through Old Harbour.		Leaving Old Harbour, Drypool bridge ahead

Looking back at Drypool bridge, Old Harbour under the bridge.		Dry docks and ship repairers on the left hand side on the approach to North bridge.


Approaching North bridge		Looking back at North bridge

End of Part 1.... Select Next Part from the Options Below:
Part 2 Scott Street to Stoneferry		Part 3 Stoneferry to Ennerdale Link
Part 4 Ennerdale Link to Hull Bridge		Hull Bridge to Bethell's Bridge
Driffield Navigation Map	Map Humber to Driffield	Distance Table	TOP of Page
More Virtual Cruises to be found on the Home Page Bethell's Bridge to Brigham Junction, West Beck and Frodingham Beck.