President has returned to the cut under her own steam. On 29th March 2003, President left Dadford's wharf where she has been undergoing a major rebuild over the last two years and returned home to the Black Country Living Museum at Dudley. Here are a few photo's, two full sets of photographs are in the Photos section here & here .
During easter Bank holiday weekend, the boat was in steam and on display - with some training trips. Photo's here.
More in Steaming Up Issue 9 - May 2003
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| President being shafted out of Dadfords wharf ready for the journey home - photo Bob Jervis | |
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| Having gone stern first for a short distance, President is winded - Photo Nick Oliver | |
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| Approaching Lock 8, Stourbridge 16 - photo Bob Jervis |
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| President at Windmill End - photo Bob Jervis |
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| Dave Stott & Dave Powell in their elements - photo Nick Oliver |
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| Going up the Delph - photo Nick Oliver |
Two full sets of photographs of the trip are in the Photo's section here & here
A set of photographs of President in steam at the museum and cruising the BCN during Easter Bank holiday are here
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| President back home in the dock at the museum on Easter bank holiday 2003 - photo by Penny Clover, a selection of more photo's here |
Last edited:- 21-Jun-2008