The Journey to Glasson Dock, Lancaster

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On Monday 14 May 2007, after 9 years of hard work by over 1,000 pupils, "Tenacity of Bolton", the boat built by boys, made its maiden voyage to Glasson Dock near Lancaster.

View the BBC News' coverage of the story.

The pictures below chart the moving of the boat from Bolton School Boys' Division to Glasson Dock. Click on any picture to enlarge it.

The send offThe send off

Up She RisesUp She Rises

Easy does itEasy does it

Swing lowSwing low

A Nursery wave offA Nursery wave off

Turning around Tudor AvenueTurning around Tudor Avenue

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Down the M6Down the M6

Over the hump back bridgeOver the hump back bridge

An emphatic arrivalAn emphatic arrival

Backing into the waterBacking into the water

Saying hello to the waterSaying hello to the water

Mike BrianMike Brian

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