Some Comet 2 fuselages were built by Short Brothers in Belfast, transported by sea to Liverpool docks, and then by barge to Chester.
The final part of the journey was completed by road through Chester city centre to the DH factory at Broughton.
I believe the mention of Woodford in the Comet photo caption is incorrect, although many years later some Nimrod (HS801) fuselages were built at Broughton and taken by road to Woodford.
It's perhaps interesting to note that some 60 years later, Airbus at Broughton still use the barge / ship / road routine, although not via The Cross in Chester! A380 wings are taken by barge to Mostyn dock on the River Dee, transferred to a ship that sails to Pauillac, near Bordeaux, for onward delivery by road to Toulouse.
Last edited by spekesoftly; 21st Jan 2013 at 12:25.