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School cruises and workshops in Liverpool on a 1903 Steam Tugboat
Learning experiences in history and geography for KS2 pupils
The education programme on board this historic steamboat consists of workshops and
cruises delivering learning based around the history, geography, science and art &
design curriculum for Key Stage 2 pupils. This information pamphlet offers a
comprehensive overview of the activities, curriculum links, booking information,
logistics and safety information for a visit:
Topic Page
1. Overview of the Cruises 2
2. Cruise Dates, Duration, Booking information and Costs 3
3. Curriculum Links 3
4. Resources 3
5. On the day of your North Liverpool Docks Cruise 4
6. Overview of Workshops in Canning Dock 5
7. Workshop Dates, Times, Booking information and Costs 6
8. On the day of your workshop at Canning Dock 6
9. A Whirlwind Tour of the Danny’s History 7
10. Risk Assessment and safety protocols 10
11. Emergency procedures and Risk Assessment 10
for workshops while the Danny is static
12. Risk Assessment for Cruises 12
1. Overview of the Cruises: In 2018, the Danny will be running 6 cruises for local primary school pupils. They will support teaching on the
KS2 local history topic around the Port of Liverpool and the development of the Liverpool Docks and the
geography topics of field trip skills, rivers and international trade and trade routes.
The cruises will take place from Sandon Half Tide Basin and will take the children through the mid-19th Century
North Liverpool Dock systems up to the improved facilities for larger steam vessels towards the end of the 19th
Century at Langton Dock and into the 20th century container facilities at Seaforth (Port police permission on the
day depending on traffic – safety is always the first priority).
Mersey Docks and Harbour Board Estate Plan 1895, courtesy of Merseyside Maritime Museum Archive
It is an exciting experience, accessing dockland areas normally forbidden to the public, and the sights of the
Docks are a very immediate, visual representation of the history of the docks. Simple sketching and map-reading
tasks allow the children to orient their experience in both time and place.
Although we won’t be able to visit the usual berth of the Danny from 1903 – 1922 (Chester Basin was filled in
1928-1936), it is wonderful to cruise through these sparsely populated docks on a steam tugboat from the era.
When we pass a huge vessel with perhaps one or two crew, the children get a very real sense of how changing
technological change has brought about such a reduction in the workforce. Exploring the Danny itself and
finding out more about how it operates, and the workforce required to operate it, will therefore also be one of
the children’s tasks during the cruise, alongside mapping, sketching and compass activities.
2. Cruise Dates, Duration, Booking information and Costs:
The six cruises will take place 9.45 – 11.45 and 12.30 – 14.30 on Tuesday, April 17th, Wednesday April
18th and Thursday April 19th, 2018.
This year, thanks to Lottery Heritage Funding subsidy, we are able to offer school cruises at a reduced
price. They cost £135 per class of 30 (based on £4.50 per pupil) and each cruise carries 60 children. We
can take a provisional booking for one class, but need to fill the other half of the cruise in order to be
able to operate.
As it takes three days of stoking in order to reach steam so that the Danny can set off, and moving from
the river is tide-dependent, we cannot easily change the schedule. We therefore require full payment
or a deposit of 50% to secure a place. To find out more or to book a place, contact the Danny’s learning
manager at [email protected]. There are currently two cruises still available.
3. Curriculum Links:
History: local history topic on the Port of Liverpool – chronology, continuity and change, historical questions
Geography: maps, compass work, features of rivers, trade
Art and Design: produce creative work, know about Art Deco design and its historical and cultural development
Science: physical and chemical changes harnessed in powering a steamboat
4. Resources:
Together with partner schools, we are preparing a package of resources for Key Stage 2 pupils. This will involve
maps of the docks across time, aerial photos and historical documents, as well as a research topic for the
children to carry out in groups, based on the docks they will be visiting on the cruise. These will be available
from March 2018.
While the Danny offers an exciting way into exploring the latter period of the docks’ history, our partners at
National Museums Liverpool are the authority on the history of the Port of Liverpool, starting with the
astonishing opportunity to take a tour of the world’s first dock under Liverpool One shopping centre, which was
excavated in 2001 http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/maritime/visit/old_dock_tours.aspx . If you are
considering making the Port of Liverpool a half term topic for your pupils, a visit to the Danny would be
complemented and given context by a visit to the Merseyside Maritime Museum and/or Museum of Liverpool.
5. On the day of your North Liverpool Docks Cruise:
Arrival and pickup: The Danny is berthed at Sandon Dock, a private dock within the Freeport of Liverpool. It is
not normally accessible to the public, and we will need the name of the coach operator and the lead contact for
the school trip at least 2 weeks in advance of the cruise, in order to clear access with the Port Authority.
The coach should arrive at Sandon 30 minutes before boarding time. The entrance to the Sandon Dock is at L3
0BE, opposite a grain silo. As you approach along Regent Street, you pass under a bridge made out of pipe. The
entrance is the next working entrance to the docks on the left-hand side. Security at the gate will have your
name and the coach operator’s name, and one of our team will meet you at the entrance and accompany you to
the vessel.
On arrival, pupils will be given a short welcome and health and safety talk, and will then board the vessel
immediately. On departure, coaches should return to pick up pupils promptly. Pupils will disembark the vessel
and board the coach immediately.
Staff Ratios: There will be at least one staff member to every six children. The children will be escorted directly
to either the Art Deco saloons or the Promenade Deck for an introductory talk (both of these are covered areas).
For the rest of the cruise, we would ask them to remain in their groups of six, with the adult responsible for that
group accompanying them at all times. Each group will carry out a carousel of activities on board throughout the
duration of the cruise.
Toilets: There are two toilets on board.
Cloakroom: We do not have a cloakroom on board and would ask pupils to store any items they do not need on
the coach. Once on board, they will be asked to stow any items they do not need under a chair, ensuring they do
not create tripping hazards.
Access: Unfortunately, the vessel is not wheelchair accessible. The stairs and companionways are quite steep,
and would be tricky for anyone with mobility issues. Please flag up any access needs within your group, and we
will do our best to accommodate you.
Lunch: For the afternoon cruises, we can organize for pupils to eat their packed lunches on board. This will have
to be done on the promenade deck, one class at a time, as food cannot be consumed in the Art Deco saloons.
Photography: We would like to document our workshops and cruises and will issue image release forms to
schools in advance of the schools visit. Where we do not have permission, we will ensure that no photographs
are taken by the Danny in which any pupil is identifiable. You may, of course, document your visit to the Danny.
However, please note that we will be in privately owned dockland, and there are some restrictions on
photography of the surrounding docks. You will be given guidance on the day.
Route: The aim is to travel from Sandon Dock (built 1848) to Seaforth (built 1972). However, we are obliged to
take the guidance of the Port Authority on the day of the cruise as to whether traffic permits the full itinerary.
Evaluation: We would like your help with evaluating our offer for schools, and would ask you and your pupils to
complete feedback forms.
6. Overview of Workshops in Canning Dock
Workshops last 90 minutes for one class of up to 30 pupils and take place mornings and afternoons on selected
dates. Children can explore topics related to a local history study of the docks, geography topics on waterways
and rivers and art and design topics on learning about a craft/design style and producing their own work.
As historians, children will examine the changing role of the docks and of the Danny across time, and how work
has changed in shipping since the beginning of the twentieth century. Working with deck and engineering crew,
they will have the chance to try out rope skills, and to visit the engine and boiler rooms and learn how the boat
harnesses power produced through physical and chemical changes (from water to steam and from coal to ash).
As geographers, they will identify and sketch the key features of the dock, and carry out tests to determine the
depth and salinity of the water. As art historians, they will examine the Art Deco saloons, learn about their
historical context, and produce their own Art Deco designs.
For schools studying a local history topic on the Port of Liverpool and the waterways, a workshop on the Danny
is complemented and contextualized by a visit to the Merseyside Maritime Museum and/or the Museum of
Liverpool.
7. Workshop Dates, Times, Booking information and Costs:
Workshops will take place at Canning Dock (opposite the Merseyside Maritime Museum) 10.30 – 12.00
and 13.00 – 14.00 between April 23rd and May 11th, and between September 10th – 21st, and October
15th – 26th 2018.
Workshops cost £60 per class. To find out more, check availability or to book a place, contact the
Danny’s learning manager at [email protected].
8. On the day of your workshop at Canning Dock:
Parking: Coaches should drop off and pick up your group outside the former Dock Traffic Office/Granada
Studios. Parking is available at Kings Dock. Pay-and-display parking for cars is available opposite the Dock Traffic
Office and at Kings Dock.
Staff Ratios: We ask that the children have one adult to every six children where possible, and that the children
arrive ready to break into these groups of 6 after the introductory talk. The workshops are best where the
children work in small groups in different areas of the vessel, carrying out a carousel of activities with our crew.
Arrival: We are berthed opposite the Merseyside Maritime Museum. On arrival, one of our team will give your
group a short welcome and instructions on boarding before the children board.
Access: Unfortunately, The Danny is not wheelchair accessible. When on board, there are steps to negotiate
which people with limited mobility may find challenging. Teachers will need to decide in advance whether they
wish their pupils to access the engine and boiler rooms – down a ladder.
Toilets: There are two toilets on board. Where possible, we ask children to use facilities in advance at the
Merseyside Maritime Museum.
Cloakroom: There is no cloakroom on board the Danny. Upon arrival, children will be instructed to stow any
possessions they are not wearing under their seat on the promenade deck. Please ask the children to leave any
items they do not need on board the coach, as space is limited on the vessel.
Lunch facilities: We can arrange for children to eat their packed lunch on the promenade deck, or if they are
visiting one of the National Museums Liverpool sites at the docks, you can request a lunchroom there. Hot and
cold drinks can be purchased at the galley.
Photography: You are welcome to take photos everywhere on board the Danny. We would also like to
document the workshops, and will ask if we may send you image release forms upon booking. We will only take
photos we have permission for, and will only use them in where we have permission to do so.
9. A Whirlwind Tour of the Danny’s History:
The Danny is a steam tugboat and passenger vessel built in Birkenhead in 1903 for the Shropshire
Union Railways and Canal Company. Her first role was to tow river barges and carry passengers
between Ellesmere Port and Liverpool.
This is the earliest
photo we have of the
Danny (then the Ralph
Brocklebank) passing
the only Grace in town
at the time (this is how
we were able to date
the image to 1907).
Behind the Ralph
Brocklebank, you can
see a string of Mersey
Flats, the river barges
laden with goods from
the Shropshire Union
Canal.
In 1922, when the Shropshire Union Canal Company went bust, the Danny was sold to the Manchester
Ship Canal. In her new role, she was often used to show important visitors the engineering wonders of
the Ship Canal, taking such important visitors as King Fuad of Egypt and King Faisal of Iraq on inspection
tours. In order keep such visitors in the style to which they were accustomed, the Danny was kitted out
in 1936 with luxurious Art Deco saloons.
Her Art Deco saloons and her Edwardian engineering form the basis of her historic significance, and are
key factors in her survival.
In 2004, the Danny had spent 18 years at Ellesmere Port Boat Museum as an exhibit on loan. During that
time, she began to fall victim to vandalism and arson, and in 2004, a decision was made to scrap her.
The Danny’s Art Deco saloons and crew quarters in February 2004
This was when the Danny volunteers mobilized. Dan Cross, now chair of the Daniel Adamson Preservation Society,
persuaded the Manchester Ship Canal Company to sell her for £1, on condition the newly formed Daniel Adamson
Preservation Society move her out of Ellesmere Port and aim for her restoration if viable. In April 2004, after
persuading his company to tow her back to Liverpool and share a dry dock for free, finding a company that would
insure the journey back to Liverpool and raising the £2,000 for it, and securing interest free loans to pay for a
survey which would determine her viability, she was towed back to Liverpool and into Clarence Dock.
Once her viability was established, the volunteer support grew. Marine Engineers, naval architects, former crew
from the Danny and other tugboats, local history buffs, steam enthusiasts and local people with no former
connection to the Danny at all, gave 100,000 hours of their time to the cause over the next 12 years.
The Danny being towed back to Liverpool in 2004 (left, image courtesy Ian Collard), and being towed out of Canning
Dock for restoration in Cammell Laird in 2015 (right, image courtesy DAPS).
By 2015, they had established the Danny’s historic significance (# 15 on the register of National Historic
Ships). The engineers had almost completely overhauled all 11 steam engines and had shown they had
the expertise to oversee the restoration. They had demonstrated public interest by taking part in
Heritage Open Days and bringing the Danny into Albert Dock and attracting over 10,000 visitors. Finally,
Heritage Lottery Funding was acquired to complete the restoration and get the Danny out to the public.
2017 was the first year of operations, and the Danny has completed cruises on the Mersey, the
Manchester Ship Canal and the River Weaver, held artist-led family activity days, school projects,
workshops and cruises, run projects with young people with learning disabilities, talks and tours for
community groups and folk music days, and participated in steam, folk and even pirate festivals!
10. Risk Assessment and safety protocols
While those in charge of groups visiting the Danny take ultimate responsibility for the health and safety of their
groups, we recognise our legal obligations to provide a safe environment for all visitors. We also have in place:
• Codes of practice for procedures dealing with emergencies, first aid, incidents and accidents.
• Public liability insurance. Full details are available.
• A policy for the safeguarding of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
11. Emergency procedures when visiting for a workshop while the Danny is static:
Emergency alarm – seven short blasts of the ship’s horn and public-address announcements
• Lead your group quickly and quietly to the prom deck gangway. The Danny’s team will direct you.
• Do not stop to collect belongings.
• Lead your group down the gangway to the quayside. Avoid approaching fire engines.
• Do not re-enter the vessel for any reason.
• Staff will advise you when it is safe to return.
Below is our assessment of risks for groups visiting the Danny for workshops when she is static, which can
inform your preparation for the visit:
(S x L = Risk)
ASSESSED BY
Print name: Cathriona Bourke
Date: 26/01/2018
REVIEWED BY
Print name: Andrea Ward
Date: 26/01/2018
HAZARDOUS
ACTIVITY
RISK BEING
ASSESSED
SEVERITY
FATAL
/MAJOR =
3
Loss /
Disability
= 2
Minor /
Illness = 1
LIKELIHOO
D
Certain /
Very = 3
Reasonabl
y = 2
Seldom/u
nlikely = 1
LEVEL OF
RISK
6-9 = High
(H)
4 =
Medium
(M)
1-3 =Low
(L)
Control mechanisms to
mitigate risk
What
further
action can
be taken to
control the
risk?
Residual
Risk
following
implementa
tion of
Control
Measure
1 2 3 1 2 3 L M H L M H
Boarding the
vessel
Trips, slips X X X 1. Deck crew to ensure
gangway is secure before
opening
2. Groups briefed on safe
method of walking up the
gangway
X
Exploring the
upper prom
deck
Trips, slips,
bumping against
heavy resources
X X X Groups briefed on safe
negotiation of the
companionway; on
walking, not running; and
briefed to stow their
possessions to avoid trip
hazards, to follow
instructions on working
with resources and not to
touch/enter cordoned off
areas.
X
Walking/
carrying out
activities on
the main
decks
Trips, slips, falling
overboard
X X X Groups briefed to walk
carefully, especially if the
decks are wet, and not to
sit on the bulwarks.
Groups briefed on safe use
of resources for activities.
X
Accessing the
upper and
lower saloons
Trips, falling down
trapdoors
X X X Crew check all trapdoors
are shut before opening to
the public
X
Accessing the
engine and
boiler room
1. Falls,
2. bumps to head
3. burns,
4. chemicals
5. secluded area
6. allergy to coal
dust
X X X 1. Volunteer to oversee
ladder.
2. Bump helmet to be
worn, 6 pupils max.
3. All furnace doors shut;
guardrails in place
5. Chemicals locked away
5. All volunteers have DBS,
sole volunteer never alone
with pupils
1. Teacher
to decide in
advance if
his/her
pupils are to
have engine
room visit
X
Standing/mo
ving around
static vessel
Falls or trips due to
vessel rolling as
water levels rise
X X X 1. visitors briefed on safely
going up/down stairs on
board.
2. Harbourmaster shares
information & crew
respond
12.Risk Assessment for Cruises
Boarding the
vessel
Trips and falls X X X 1. Deck crew
to ensure
gangway is
secure before
boarding
commences
and regular
checks.
2. Passengers
briefed before
boarding on
safe method
of walking up
the gangway
Safety net used
under
gangway,
lifebelt on
gangway. One
crew member
at each end of
gangway.
X
Exploring the
upper prom
deck
Trips, slips, bumps X X X 1. Passengers
briefed on
safe
negotiation of
the stairs; on
walking, not
running; and
briefed to
stow their
possessions to
avoid trip
hazards, and
not to touch/
enter
cordoned off
areas. Not to
climb or sit on
the ships rails
Ensure high
risks are made
visible or
cordoned off.
X
Walking on the
main decks
Trips, slips, falling
overboard
X X X Passengers
briefed to
walk carefully,
especially if
the decks are
wet, and not
to sit on the
bulwarks and
look where
they are
walking at all
times.
Stow ropes
neatly, cordon
off hazardous
areas such as
aft cratch and
anchor winch
area.. crew
only signs
X
Accessing the
upper and
lower saloons
Trips, falling down
trapdoors
X X X 1. Passengers
briefed on
high entry
thresholds
through doors
to saloon and
public toilets.
2. Crew check
all trapdoors
are shut
before
opening to the
public as part
of pre-sailing
checklist
Maintain good
housekeeping
on
companionway
s, passageways
and staircase
to lower saloon
well
X
Accessing the
engine and
boiler room
Burns, bumps,
injuries
X X X No access to
be allowed to
non-engine
room crew
during cruises.
Passengers
may view
engine and
boiler room
activity via
CCTV on the
prom deck
screen
X
Access to the
bridge via
ladder
Fall from height x x x No access
while cruising
X
Touching funnel
whilst cruising
Burn x x Rope off
during cruising
Climbing/Leanin
g on gate on
port side
Fall
overboard/drowni
ng
x x x Gate locked/
notice on gate
Public briefed
when they
board
x
Working
outdoors
Sunstroke/sunburn x x x 1. Hats to be
worn when
working
outdoors
2. Sunscreen
available for
crew
Electric plug
sockets
Electrocution X X X Child safety
covers for
sockets
Chief Steward
to check they
are in place
daily
x
Sitting or
leaning over
bulwark
Fall
overboard/drowni
ng
x x x Public in told
not to climb or
sit on the
bulwark as
they board.
Deck crew
trained in man
overboard
procedures
Mooring Ropes
and bollards
Tripping over ropes
or bollards
x x Ropes are
tied
securely
and loose
rope is
placed on
the boat.
Deck crew to
ensure an
orderly queue
is maintained.
x
Emergency
Evacuation
In case of fire or
engine failure
x x x A standard
safety brief
is played at
the
beginning
of every trip
which
instructs
passengers
what to do
in case of
emergency.
All crew
trained in
emergence
evacuation
procedures.
Risks to
children or
young people
from adults
Inappropriate
behaviour with
children
2 2 X All learning
and
participatio
n team DBS
checked;
Safeguardin
g policy and
procedures;
good
pupil:staff
ratios from
the visiting
school; no
access to
restricted
areas
X