Excitement of watching a submarine emerging in Latchford Locks
The image, posted on social media, quickly drew comments from people who remember the unique sight and have shared their own experiences.
Many locals recall the excitement of seeing submarines pass through the canal.
Steve Chadwick said: "Remember that day.
"My dad worked on the canal as a maintenance engineer.
"I would be in the crowd on the left, Thelwall side."
Others, like John Aych Cilgram, have vivid memories of getting much closer to the action.
He said: "My dad took me to see a submarine on the ship canal and we got to climb in it and have a tour inside, around mid 70s."
The event also featured in local schools' activities.
Mike Dodge said: "I have a diary date of May 67; went onto sub; school trip from Wythenshawe Tech."
Martin Gittins added: "That looks such an old photo, but I suspect that may have been the sub I took a school party to in the early years of my teaching career!"
For many, these submarines were a rare and impressive sight.
Alisa-Richard Clarke said: "My grandparents lived in the lock villas, and I remember sometime in the 80s a couple of submarines came through the locks at the same time, what a sight to see."
Others, such as Peter Taylor, remembered the anticipation: "I remember news that the sub was coming down the canal as a kid and waiting to see it.
"I was then gutted that it was on the surface despite knowing the canal is 28 to 30 feet."
Speculation also continues about the identity of the submarines, with Graham Sargent asking if one was the Onyx now at Liverpool Maritime Museum.
The archive photo has certainly revived fond memories for many in the community.
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