This September, for the first time, the Daniel Adamson Preservation Society will be opening the steam tug-tender DANIEL ADAMSON to the general public. This will enable the society's efforts to restore the vessel to passenger carrying condition to be inspected by non members. DANIEL ADAMSON built at Tranmere in 1903 has been undergoing restoration work since 2004.

The open day is being held on Saturday September 12, 2009 between 10:30 and 15:00 as part of the 2009 English Heritage "Heritage Open Days" programme being hosted at various venues around the country.

The FREE PUBLIC PLACES are offered on a STRICTLY LIMITED basis on a date which coincides with a Members' Open Day and offers the public opportunity to visit the vessels whilst it is still a "work in progress".

Photographs and information about the vessel will be on display, and artefacts recovered from the tug will be displayed in our own mini "Black Museum" organised by our Archivist. Guided tours will be on offer and Tea, Coffee and light refreshments will be on sale as well as merchandise from the DAPS souvenir shop. There will also be an opportunity for members of the public to join our existing membership which now exceeds 350 world wide.

Cammell Laird Shiprepairers  and Shipbuilders Ltd are kindly sponsoring the appearance of the "Adamson Military Band" from Dukinfield, Manchester to provide music for the day's events. This is a voluntary brass band which was established in 1888 and named in honour of Daniel Adamson who had taken such a keen interest in the welfare of the band. The band will be performing twice during the day at 11:30 and 13:30.

If you would like to visit the Daniel Adamson on Saturday September 12 please con contact the visitor co-ordinator, Colin Brogan preferably at: openday@danieladamson.co.uk or alternatively on: 07746199844.