The Return of Saturn

SATURN

Saturn is the only remaining Shropshire Union fly-boat:

She was built at Chester in 1906, made of Oak and Elm.

She was first used to carry cheese and farm produce

The fly-boats ran a timetabled horse-drawn express delivery service. They connected Ellesmere Port, Mid and North Wales, Manchester, Birmingham, Cheshire, Shropshire and the Potteries.

Saturn worked as a horse-drawn cargo boat until 1955 and was then converted to a cruising hotel boat, taking passengers on canal holidays.

Saturn Fly-Boat is an educational and heritage charity, run entirely by volunteers. Saturn travels the canals for school visits and public events. To find out more or get involved please visit our website.
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