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Keywords: @HotpixUK,GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,RNLIs,red,warning,danger,saving,lives,at,sea,small boats,illegal,immigrants,immigrant,ReformUK,sea rescue,maritime,rescue,search and rescue,crew,lifeboat,service,volunteer,volunteers,coast,safety,Channel crossings,migrant,boats,English Channel,asylum,seekers,migration,debate,border,politics,humanitarian,people smuggling,trafficking gangs
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 3E91DFR - RNLI flag flying beside a red beach warning flag, a symbolic image for sea rescue, beach safety, lifeboat volunteers, coastal risk and the heated UK debate over small boat crossings in the English Channel. The Royal National Lifeboat Institution describes itself as the charity that saves lives at sea, providing lifeboat search and rescue, lifeguards, water safety education and flood rescue. Its position on Channel small boats is that lifeboats are launched when HM Coastguard reports people may be in danger at sea, and that maritime law requires vessels aware of people in distress to take reasonable steps to assist. That mission has drawn criticism from anti-immigration campaigners and some political voices who argue that rescuing asylum seekers may encourage crossings, assist people-smuggling gangs or blur the line between humanitarian rescue and border control. Supporters counter that lifeboat crews are not immigration officers, that people in small overloaded boats are at real risk of drowning, and that the moral and legal duty at sea is to save lives first and leave asylum decisions to the proper authorities later. The controversy therefore sits between public safety, charity neutrality, border enforcement, refugee protection, people-smuggling, national politics and media-driven culture war. The image can illustrate both the practical mission of lifeboat rescue and the wider argument about whether a charity should ever discriminate between casualties based on nationality, immigration status or how they came to be in danger. The red flag adds a clear danger and warning element, strengthening use for stories about unsafe water, beach hazards, drowning prevention, coastal storms, lifeguard advice and the risks of the sea. It is a strong editorial stock image for coverage of the RNLI, small boat crossings, Channel rescues, humanitarian duty, misinformation, anti-migrant protest, public donations, charity values and the difficult business of rescue ethics
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Keywords: GoTonySmith,@HotpixUK,HotpixUK,Syntan Barge,historic,history,East Yorkshire,waterway,waterways,canal,dock,industrial,maritime,inland,navigation,working,boats,restored,Beckside,HU17,HU17 0GG,heritage,restoration,preservation,British,English,walk,walking route,interpretation,public realm,waterside,community,volunteer,charity,river boats,ex-working,transport,cargo,tannery,market town
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 3EBGJM7 - Historic Beverley Beck scene at Crane Hill Wharf, Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire, showing a preserved waterside crane beside the canalised beck and a Beverley Barge Preservation Society vessel moored along the water. The photograph captures an important piece of local industrial and inland waterway heritage, with the red and green society barge, cobbled quayside, metal railings, interpretation panel, old loading crane and modern waterside housing all visible in one documentary view. Beverley Beck was historically the navigable water link between the market town of Beverley and the River Hull, supporting trade, cargo movement, warehousing and local industry before road transport took over much of the work. The Beverley Barge Preservation Society is based at Cranehill Wharf and is dedicated to preserving historic river boats, with public-facing heritage activity centred on vessels including Syntan and other restored craft. The image is strong for editorial use around canal history, Yorkshire waterways, transport heritage, industrial archaeology, volunteer preservation, community heritage, historic wharves, restored barges, tourism, walking routes, Heritage Open Days and the changing use of former working waterfronts. The crane gives the scene a clear industrial focus, recalling the loading and unloading of goods from barges, while the preserved boat links the view to living heritage and hands-on restoration rather than static museum display. The setting also works for features about Beverley as a historic East Yorkshire town, local identity, public realm improvements, waterfront regeneration and the balance between new residential development and surviving traces of working canal infrastructure. The overcast sky, winter trees and quiet quayside create a calm observational mood, useful for documentary stock photography illustrating how modest inland waterways still carry local memory,civic pride and visitor interest. It is a distinctive image of a small but meaning
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Keywords: GoTonySmith,@HotpixUK,HotpixUK,ferry,trawler,fishing,boats,dusk,evening,drama,service,services,Scotland,Scottish,rural,terminal,Argyll and Bute,west,coast,coastal,lifeline,disruption,unreliable,cancellations,disrupted,reliability,unreliability,Mull,Inner Hebrides,maritime,crisis,ageing,fleet,Coll,Tiree,technical faults,breakdowns,Government,renewal,tourism disruption
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 3EENHYF - MV Clansman, a Caledonian MacBrayne ferry, lies in Oban harbour at dusk with a vivid orange, blue and purple sunset reflected on calm water and fishing gear silhouetted in the foreground. The image combines west coast Scottish travel beauty with the harder editorial story of lifeline ferry reliability, ageing vessels, disrupted island services and the dependence of island communities on regular sailings for work, healthcare, school, freight, tourism and everyday life. CalMac's own material describes MV Clansman, Fear-cinnidh in Gaelic, as a major vessel in its fleet, while Oban is one of the key ferry ports for routes to Mull, Coll, Tiree, Colonsay and other Hebridean destinations. Official performance reporting and Scottish transport consultation material recognise reliability and resilience as priority issues because disruption has direct impacts on ferry-dependent communities, businesses and visitors. This photograph is useful for news, travel and policy coverage of CalMac, Caledonian MacBrayne, Oban ferry terminal, Scottish island transport, Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Services, lifeline ferries, cancelled sailings, technical faults, vessel breakdowns, timetable disruption, replacement ferries, port infrastructure, public service contracts and Scottish Government ferry policy. The beautiful twilight scene creates a strong contrast with concerns about unreliable services, making the picture suitable for features on island depopulation, tourism uncertainty, supply chains, rural resilience, public transport investment, ferry fleet renewal, harbour capacity, weather disruption and the social cost when ferries fail. With the ferry name visible, the harbour setting, fishing boat rigging, still water and dramatic evening sky give strong search value for Oban, Argyll, west coast Scotland, Hebridean travel, ferry disruption, island life, maritime transport, coastal communities, public infrastructure and Scottish travel journalism and remote island resilience too.
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Keywords: GoTonySmith,@HotpixUK,HotpixUK,Denmark,Danish,København,Kobenhavn,ships,boat,iconic,history,Kongens Nytorv,southside,looking east,historic,colourful,houses,coloured,New,landmark,tourism,sightseeing,city break,København K,travel,capital,Scandinavian,restaurants,canal boats,sailing boat,moored boat,Havfruen Nyhavn,Nyhavn 39,wooden ship,heritage,travel guides,maritime,blue sky,townhouses,gabled
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 3EBGJF2 - Classic view of Nyhavn in Copenhagen, Denmark, seen from the south side of the canal near the Kongens Nytorv end and looking east along the historic waterfront. The photograph shows colourful gabled townhouses, moored sailing boats, harbour craft, waterfront restaurants, outdoor awnings and the lively canal scene that has made Nyhavn one of the best-known images of the Danish capital. The foreground yacht and larger blue-and-white vessel add maritime interest, while the line of brightly painted buildings gives the view strong travel, tourism and postcard appeal. Nyhavn means New Harbour, though the area is now a historic landmark rather than a working commercial port. Visit Copenhagen describes Nyhavn as one of the city's most iconic places, known for its colourful houses, canal-side eating and drinking, boat tours and relaxed harbour atmosphere. The scene is useful for editorial stories about Copenhagen tourism, Denmark travel, Scandinavian city breaks, Nordic waterfronts, harbour regeneration, maritime heritage, canal walks, restaurant culture, city sightseeing and European travel. It can also support features on Danish urban life, Copenhagen's old town, Indre By, public waterfront access, harbour cruises, leisure sailing and the reuse of historic quays as social spaces. The image works particularly well for guidebooks, travel supplements, cruise tourism, tourism marketing, hotel and restaurant features, cultural articles and documentary stock photography needing an instantly recognisable Copenhagen setting. Nyhavn is also associated with writer Hans Christian Andersen, who lived at several addresses along the canal, strengthening its value for literary tourism and Danish cultural heritage. The bright blue sky, white clouds, still water, boats and colourful facades create an optimistic city-break mood, while the south-side viewpoint near Kongens Nytorv places the viewer at the busy western entrance to the canal, looking towards the quieter eastern end
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Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,LH29,Newhaven Harbour,at,the,harbour,fishing boats,boat,trawler,Scotland,Newhaven lighthouse,Firth of Forth,Scottish harbour,coastal,coast,maritime,scene,tides out,many,several,boats,tide out harbour,fishing fleet,moored fishing boats,lobster pots,creels,small fishing vessels,harbour wall,breakwater,lighthouse Scotland,view towards Fife,Inchkeith direction,North Sea coast,traditional fishing industry,port infrastructure,maritime heritage,coastal town,documentary photography
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2REGJ7P - A view of Newhaven Harbour in Edinburgh at low tide, showing fishing boats resting on the harbour bed with the lighthouse marking the entrance to the port. The scene looks out across the Firth of Forth towards the coast of Fife, highlighting Newhaven's position as a historic working harbour on Scotland's east coast.
Newhaven developed as a fishing and harbour settlement closely linked to Edinburgh's food supply, and despite changes in the local economy, small-scale fishing activity continues to operate from the port. Low tide exposes the working nature of the harbour, revealing boats, mooring lines, creels and harbour infrastructure that are usually hidden when the water is in.
Photographed in daylight under overcast skies, the image documents everyday maritime life rather than a tourist spectacle. It illustrates themes of coastal heritage, fishing traditions, tidal environments and the continued presence of working harbours within modern urban settings.
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Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,Quay,canals,boat,foreground,marina,UK,inland waterways,sailing,boating,Cheshire,tourist,travel,England,waterside,attraction,attractions,traffic,mooring,moorings,moored summer,calm,water,maritime,River Weaver,colourful canal boats,pleasure craft UK,boating lifestyle,waterside tourism,reflections on water,calm marina scene,tranquil atmosphere,residential marina,urban waterfront,harbour,heritage,holiday travel
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2REGHT7 - This image shows a canal boat in the foreground at Northwich Quay Marina, located on London Road in Northwich, Cheshire. The wide view across the marina reveals multiple narrowboats and leisure craft moored around the basin, with still water creating clear reflections of boats, trees, and surrounding buildings.
The photograph was taken in daylight under partly cloudy skies, with soft light and broken cloud cover enhancing the reflective surface of the water. The presence of a canal boat in the immediate foreground adds depth and visual interest, drawing the viewer into the scene and emphasising the scale and calmness of the marina.
Northwich Quay Marina is a popular destination for leisure boaters and visitors, providing access to the River Weaver navigation and the wider UK canal network. The marina sits close to the town centre, combining waterside recreation with nearby shops, cafés, and walking routes.
The image captures a tranquil and attractive aspect of British canal life, appealing to tourists, boating enthusiasts, and those interested in slow travel, heritage waterways, and waterside regeneration in England.
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Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,summer,blue sky,blue skies,dock,landing,light,buoy,E7,cityscape,skyline,maritime,safety,navigation,rusty,channel,England,UK,docks,Mersey estuary,Liverpool waterfront,port of Liverpool,maritime safety,nautical marker,harbour infrastructure,coastal navigation aid,industrial patina,rust texture,shipping and ferries,docklands regeneration,urban waterfront,sea transport,British maritime heritage,editorial photography,documentary image,history,Woodside,ferry
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2R64MHX - This image shows the E7 navigation buoy, a weathered green light buoy positioned on the Birkenhead side of the River Mersey, with the modern Liverpool skyline visible across the water in the background. The buoy is heavily rusted, displaying layers of corrosion and patina that reflect long exposure to salt air, tides, and industrial river traffic.
Navigation buoys such as this play a critical role in maritime safety, marking shipping channels and guiding vessels through busy and often confined waterways. The River Mersey remains one of the UK's most significant estuaries, serving the Port of Liverpool and accommodating ferries, commercial shipping, and leisure craft.
The contrast between the industrial, utilitarian buoy in the foreground and the contemporary high-rise buildings of Liverpool behind highlights the changing character of the Mersey waterfront. Birkenhead and Liverpool share a long maritime and industrial history, with navigation aids forming part of the everyday but largely unnoticed infrastructure that underpins port operations.
Photographed in clear daylight under blue skies, the image works well as editorial material illustrating British maritime heritage, port infrastructure, coastal navigation, and the visual relationship between historic working waterways and regenerated urban skylines.
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Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,England,UK,Town-class,light cruiser,battleship,ship,boat,British,tourism,SE1,The Queens Walk,London,SE1 2JH,sunny,blue sky,sunshine,war,navy,vessel,imperial,moored,mooring,the,south,bank,river,maritime,history,might,historic,combat,action,battle,Operation Overlord
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2R4WDTB - HMS Belfast is a Town-class light cruiser that was built for the Royal Navy. She is now permanently moored as a museum ship on the River Thames in London and is operated by the Imperial War Museum.
Construction of Belfast, the first ship in the Royal Navy to be named after the capital city of Northern Ireland and one of ten Town-class cruisers, began in December 1936. She was launched on St Patrick's Day 1938. Commissioned in early August 1939 shortly before the outbreak of the Second World War, Belfast was initially part of the British naval blockade against Germany. In November 1939, Belfast struck a German mine and, in spite of fears that she would be scrapped, spent more than two years undergoing extensive repairs. Belfast returned to action in November 1942 with improved firepower, radar equipment, and armour. Belfast saw action escorting Arctic convoys to the Soviet Union during 1943 and in December 1943 played an important role in the Battle of North Cape, assisting in the destruction of the German warship Scharnhorst. In June 1944, Belfast took part in Operation Overlord supporting the Normandy landings. In June 1945, she was redeployed to the Far East to join the British Pacific Fleet, arriving shortly before the end of the Second World War. Belfast saw further combat action in 195052 during the Korean War and underwent an extensive modernisation between 1956 and 1959. A number of further overseas commissions followed before she entered reserve in 1963.
In 1967, efforts were initiated to avert Belfast's expected scrapping and to preserve her as a museum ship. A joint committee of the Imperial War Museum, the National Maritime Museum, and the Ministry of Defence was established and then reported in June 1968 that preservation was practical. In 1971, however, the government decided against preservation, prompting the formation of the private HMS Belfast Trust to campaign for her preservation. The efforts of the Trust were successful
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Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,England,UK,Town-class,light cruiser,battleship,ship,boat,British,tourism,SE1,The Queens Walk,London,SE1 2JH,sunny,blue sky,sunshine,war,navy,vessel,imperial,moored,mooring,the,south,bank,river,maritime,history,might,historic,combat,action,battle,Operation Overlord
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2R4WDTE - HMS Belfast is a Town-class light cruiser that was built for the Royal Navy. She is now permanently moored as a museum ship on the River Thames in London and is operated by the Imperial War Museum.
Construction of Belfast, the first ship in the Royal Navy to be named after the capital city of Northern Ireland and one of ten Town-class cruisers, began in December 1936. She was launched on St Patrick's Day 1938. Commissioned in early August 1939 shortly before the outbreak of the Second World War, Belfast was initially part of the British naval blockade against Germany. In November 1939, Belfast struck a German mine and, in spite of fears that she would be scrapped, spent more than two years undergoing extensive repairs. Belfast returned to action in November 1942 with improved firepower, radar equipment, and armour. Belfast saw action escorting Arctic convoys to the Soviet Union during 1943 and in December 1943 played an important role in the Battle of North Cape, assisting in the destruction of the German warship Scharnhorst. In June 1944, Belfast took part in Operation Overlord supporting the Normandy landings. In June 1945, she was redeployed to the Far East to join the British Pacific Fleet, arriving shortly before the end of the Second World War. Belfast saw further combat action in 195052 during the Korean War and underwent an extensive modernisation between 1956 and 1959. A number of further overseas commissions followed before she entered reserve in 1963.
In 1967, efforts were initiated to avert Belfast's expected scrapping and to preserve her as a museum ship. A joint committee of the Imperial War Museum, the National Maritime Museum, and the Ministry of Defence was established and then reported in June 1968 that preservation was practical. In 1971, however, the government decided against preservation, prompting the formation of the private HMS Belfast Trust to campaign for her preservation. The efforts of the Trust were successful
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Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,England,UK,SE10 9HT,SE10,Isle Of Dogs,Royal Borough of Greenwich,speedboat,river tour,Greenwich,National Maritime Museum,Maritime Greenwich,London river transport,tourist attraction,RIB,UNESCO World Heritage Site,Old Royal Naval College,Baroque architecture,riverside London,Thames sightseeing,fast boat tour,passengers on boat,wake on river,leisure travel,tourism London,blue sky,summer day,outdoor recreation,travel photography,documentary photography,editorial image,UK heritage,water,river,maritime,Thames
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2R4WDXY - This image shows a Thames RIB speedboat travelling along the River Thames as it passes the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich, South East London. The fast-moving rigid inflatable boat carries passengers on a sightseeing or leisure trip, creating a visible wake on the river as it moves through one of London's most historically significant riverside settings.
The National Maritime Museum forms part of Maritime Greenwich, a UNESCO World Heritage Site recognised for its concentration of historic buildings linked to Britain's naval and seafaring past. The grand classical facades visible along the riverbank provide a striking architectural backdrop, contrasting with the modern, high-speed leisure craft in the foreground.
River-based tourism has become an increasingly popular way to experience London, offering views of major landmarks from the water while also highlighting the Thames as a working and recreational river. The image captures this blend of heritage and contemporary leisure, with historic institutions framing modern river activity.
Photographed in daylight under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds, the image is well suited to editorial use covering London tourism, river transport, leisure boating, historic landmarks, maritime heritage, and the continuing role of the River Thames in city life.
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Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,England,UK,SE10 9HT,SE10,Isle Of Dogs,Royal Borough of Greenwich,Clipper,boat,passes,pass,sails,in,front,of,the,Maritime,river,history,tourist,attraction,tourism,east,south,architecture,evening,building,buildings,national,naval,empire,navy,waterfront,riverside,Royal Hospital School,prime meridian,maritime institute
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2R4WDY9 -
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Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,city,centre,Merseyside,England,UK,L1,tourist,attraction,port,the,Mersey,river,maritime,royal,historic,ports,sailing,ships,cruiser,wooden,moored,at,in,mast,masts,ketch,1933,Amsterdam,rigging,rig,blue sky,sunny,evening
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2NYNDRB - MAYBE
History
Maybe was launched in 1933 in Amsterdam. After World War II she underwent a complete refit with a new rig after and took part in the first ever Tall Ships Race in 1956. She has sailed mainly around the Mediterranean and in the 70s regularly crossed the Atlantic between the West Indies and the Mediterranean. In the 80s she also sailed through the Panama Canal and up the east coast of the USA to Canada.
Maybe was sold to the present owners in 1989 and underwent another complete restoration, after which she returned to sailing in 2007.
Ship
Maybe is a Dutch wooden sailing ketch launched in 1933 and designed for round the world cruising. After a complete restoration the Ship has returned to the Tall Ships Races recently. She has a full schedule of sailing in Tall Ships events and school Sail Training trips. She has sailed in Tall Ships Races from the Baltic to the Mediterranean and is a big competitor in her class. With small changes to her rigging and sails she gets faster and faster each year.Maybe offers dedicated youth sailing trips, as well as journeys for all ages.
Specifications
Shipping type: Ketch
Homeport: Hull (UK)
Date built: 1933
Restored: 1990
Capacity: 18
Length: 22m
Beam: 6m
Draught: 3,2m
Sail: 680 sq m
Height of mast: 24,7m
Engine capacity: Volvo Penta 265hp
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Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,city,centre,Merseyside,England,UK,the,royal,maritime,port,Mersey,river,historic,ports,column,columns,L3 4AF,development,redevelopment,designed,by,1846,Development Corporation,multi-use,Grade I,listed,building,buildings,Beatles Story,Merseyside Maritime Museum,Tate,prince,store,storehouse
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2NYNDRF - The Royal Albert Dock is a complex of dock buildings and warehouses in Liverpool, England. Designed by Jesse Hartley and Philip Hardwick, it was opened in 1846, and was the first structure in Britain to be built from cast iron, brick and stone, with no structural wood. As a result, it was the first non-combustible warehouse system in the world. It was known simply as the Albert Dock until 2018, when it was granted a royal charter and had the honorific Royal added to its name.
At the time of its construction the dock was considered to be revolutionary in its design because ships were loaded and unloaded directly from or to the warehouses. Two years after it opened it was modified to feature the world's first hydraulic cranes. Due to its open yet secure design, the dock became a popular store for valuable cargoes such as brandy, cotton, tea, silk, tobacco, ivory and sugar. However, despite its advanced design, the rapid development of shipping technology meant that, within 50 years, larger and more open docks were required, although the Albert Dock remained a valuable store for cargo.
During the Second World War, the dock was requisitioned by the Admiralty serving as a base for ships of the British Atlantic Fleet. The complex was damaged during air raids on Liverpool, notably during the May Blitz of 1941. In the aftermath of the war, the financial problems of the owners and the general decline of docking in the city meant that the future of the Albert Dock was uncertain. Numerous plans were developed for the re-use of the buildings but none came to fruition and in 1972 the dock was finally closed. Having lain derelict for nearly ten years, the redevelopment of the dock began in 1981, when the Merseyside Development Corporation was set up, with the Albert Dock being officially re-opened in 1984.
Today the Royal Albert Dock is a major tourist attraction in the city and the most visited multi-use attraction in the United Kingdom, outside London.
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Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,city,centre,Merseyside,England,UK,the,royal,maritime,port,Mersey,river,historic,ports,column,columns,L3 4AF,development,redevelopment,designed,by,1846,Development Corporation,multi-use,Grade I,listed,building,buildings,Beatles Story,Merseyside Maritime Museum,Tate,prince,store,storehouse
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2NYNDRX - The Royal Albert Dock is a complex of dock buildings and warehouses in Liverpool, England. Designed by Jesse Hartley and Philip Hardwick, it was opened in 1846, and was the first structure in Britain to be built from cast iron, brick and stone, with no structural wood. As a result, it was the first non-combustible warehouse system in the world. It was known simply as the Albert Dock until 2018, when it was granted a royal charter and had the honorific Royal added to its name.
At the time of its construction the dock was considered to be revolutionary in its design because ships were loaded and unloaded directly from or to the warehouses. Two years after it opened it was modified to feature the world's first hydraulic cranes. Due to its open yet secure design, the dock became a popular store for valuable cargoes such as brandy, cotton, tea, silk, tobacco, ivory and sugar. However, despite its advanced design, the rapid development of shipping technology meant that, within 50 years, larger and more open docks were required, although the Albert Dock remained a valuable store for cargo.
During the Second World War, the dock was requisitioned by the Admiralty serving as a base for ships of the British Atlantic Fleet. The complex was damaged during air raids on Liverpool, notably during the May Blitz of 1941. In the aftermath of the war, the financial problems of the owners and the general decline of docking in the city meant that the future of the Albert Dock was uncertain. Numerous plans were developed for the re-use of the buildings but none came to fruition and in 1972 the dock was finally closed. Having lain derelict for nearly ten years, the redevelopment of the dock began in 1981, when the Merseyside Development Corporation was set up, with the Albert Dock being officially re-opened in 1984.
Today the Royal Albert Dock is a major tourist attraction in the city and the most visited multi-use attraction in the United Kingdom, outside London.
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Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,city,centre,Merseyside,England,UK,the,royal,maritime,port,Mersey,river,historic,ports,column,columns,L3 4AF,development,redevelopment,designed,by,1846,Development Corporation,multi-use,Grade I,listed,building,buildings,Beatles Story,Merseyside Maritime Museum,Tate,prince,store,storehouse,Eurovision,2023
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2NYNDWD - The Royal Albert Dock is a complex of dock buildings and warehouses in Liverpool, England. Designed by Jesse Hartley and Philip Hardwick, it was opened in 1846, and was the first structure in Britain to be built from cast iron, brick and stone, with no structural wood. As a result, it was the first non-combustible warehouse system in the world. It was known simply as the Albert Dock until 2018, when it was granted a royal charter and had the honorific Royal added to its name.
At the time of its construction the dock was considered to be revolutionary in its design because ships were loaded and unloaded directly from or to the warehouses. Two years after it opened it was modified to feature the world's first hydraulic cranes. Due to its open yet secure design, the dock became a popular store for valuable cargoes such as brandy, cotton, tea, silk, tobacco, ivory and sugar. However, despite its advanced design, the rapid development of shipping technology meant that, within 50 years, larger and more open docks were required, although the Albert Dock remained a valuable store for cargo.
During the Second World War, the dock was requisitioned by the Admiralty serving as a base for ships of the British Atlantic Fleet. The complex was damaged during air raids on Liverpool, notably during the May Blitz of 1941. In the aftermath of the war, the financial problems of the owners and the general decline of docking in the city meant that the future of the Albert Dock was uncertain. Numerous plans were developed for the re-use of the buildings but none came to fruition and in 1972 the dock was finally closed. Having lain derelict for nearly ten years, the redevelopment of the dock began in 1981, when the Merseyside Development Corporation was set up, with the Albert Dock being officially re-opened in 1984.
Today the Royal Albert Dock is a major tourist attraction in the city and the most visited multi-use attraction in the United Kingdom, outside London.
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Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,city,centre,Merseyside,England,UK,the,royal,maritime,port,Mersey,river,historic,ports,column,columns,L3 4AF,development,redevelopment,designed,by,1846,Development Corporation,multi-use,Grade I,listed,building,buildings,Beatles Story,Merseyside Maritime Museum,Tate,prince,store,storehouse
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2NYNDWF - The Royal Albert Dock is a complex of dock buildings and warehouses in Liverpool, England. Designed by Jesse Hartley and Philip Hardwick, it was opened in 1846, and was the first structure in Britain to be built from cast iron, brick and stone, with no structural wood. As a result, it was the first non-combustible warehouse system in the world. It was known simply as the Albert Dock until 2018, when it was granted a royal charter and had the honorific Royal added to its name.
At the time of its construction the dock was considered to be revolutionary in its design because ships were loaded and unloaded directly from or to the warehouses. Two years after it opened it was modified to feature the world's first hydraulic cranes. Due to its open yet secure design, the dock became a popular store for valuable cargoes such as brandy, cotton, tea, silk, tobacco, ivory and sugar. However, despite its advanced design, the rapid development of shipping technology meant that, within 50 years, larger and more open docks were required, although the Albert Dock remained a valuable store for cargo.
During the Second World War, the dock was requisitioned by the Admiralty serving as a base for ships of the British Atlantic Fleet. The complex was damaged during air raids on Liverpool, notably during the May Blitz of 1941. In the aftermath of the war, the financial problems of the owners and the general decline of docking in the city meant that the future of the Albert Dock was uncertain. Numerous plans were developed for the re-use of the buildings but none came to fruition and in 1972 the dock was finally closed. Having lain derelict for nearly ten years, the redevelopment of the dock began in 1981, when the Merseyside Development Corporation was set up, with the Albert Dock being officially re-opened in 1984.
Today the Royal Albert Dock is a major tourist attraction in the city and the most visited multi-use attraction in the United Kingdom, outside London.
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Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,city,centre,Merseyside,England,UK,L1,tourist,attraction,the,royal,maritime,port,Mersey,river,historic,ports,BW,black and white,mooring,tied,up,at,yacht,sailing,vessel,vessels,boardwalk,building,dock,docks,heritage,UNESCO,history
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2NYNDX5 -
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Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,city,centre,Merseyside,England,UK,the,royal,maritime,port,Mersey,river,historic,ports,column,columns,L3 4AF,development,redevelopment,designed,by,1846,Development Corporation,multi-use,Grade I,listed,building,buildings,Beatles Story,Merseyside Maritime Museum,Tate,prince,store,storehouse
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2NYNDXA - The Royal Albert Dock is a complex of dock buildings and warehouses in Liverpool, England. Designed by Jesse Hartley and Philip Hardwick, it was opened in 1846, and was the first structure in Britain to be built from cast iron, brick and stone, with no structural wood. As a result, it was the first non-combustible warehouse system in the world. It was known simply as the Albert Dock until 2018, when it was granted a royal charter and had the honorific Royal added to its name.
At the time of its construction the dock was considered to be revolutionary in its design because ships were loaded and unloaded directly from or to the warehouses. Two years after it opened it was modified to feature the world's first hydraulic cranes. Due to its open yet secure design, the dock became a popular store for valuable cargoes such as brandy, cotton, tea, silk, tobacco, ivory and sugar. However, despite its advanced design, the rapid development of shipping technology meant that, within 50 years, larger and more open docks were required, although the Albert Dock remained a valuable store for cargo.
During the Second World War, the dock was requisitioned by the Admiralty serving as a base for ships of the British Atlantic Fleet. The complex was damaged during air raids on Liverpool, notably during the May Blitz of 1941. In the aftermath of the war, the financial problems of the owners and the general decline of docking in the city meant that the future of the Albert Dock was uncertain. Numerous plans were developed for the re-use of the buildings but none came to fruition and in 1972 the dock was finally closed. Having lain derelict for nearly ten years, the redevelopment of the dock began in 1981, when the Merseyside Development Corporation was set up, with the Albert Dock being officially re-opened in 1984.
Today the Royal Albert Dock is a major tourist attraction in the city and the most visited multi-use attraction in the United Kingdom, outside London.
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2NYNDXF - Tate Liverpool is an art gallery and museum in Liverpool, Merseyside, England, and part of Tate, along with Tate St Ives, Cornwall, Tate Britain, London, and Tate Modern, London. The museum was an initiative of the Merseyside Development Corporation. Tate Liverpool was created to display work from the Tate Collection which comprises the national collection of British art from the year 1500 to the present day, and international modern art. The gallery also has a programme of temporary exhibitions. Until 2003, Tate Liverpool was the largest gallery of modern and contemporary art in the UK outside London.
History
Housed in a converted warehouse within the Albert Dock on Liverpool's waterfront, the gallery was opened on 24 May 1988 by Prince Charles, an event covered by BBC Two television. The original conversion was done by James Stirling but the building was given a major refurbishment in 1998 to create additional gallery space.
In 2007, the foyer area was redesigned by architects Arca to create an updated appearance and better proportions, as well as to improve visitor handling. The gallery cafe was also redesigned by Peter Blake and Liverpool-based architects, Architectural Emporium. The centrepiece of the space is a new timber desk with an undulating orange fascia, which links to the retained colour scheme of the original conversion work by Stirling. A colour-changing wall acts as a backdrop to the simplified brick volume, visible from across Albert Dock. Behind the scenes, Arca also made alterations to the hospitality, cloakroom, events and education areas.
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2NYNDXP - She is a historic tug from Liverpool.
Name / Owner: BROCKLEBANK
IMO No: 6420408 / ON 306497
Merseyside Maritime Museum.
Flag: United Kingdom (Liverpool).
Comments: July 10, 2004. Moored in Canning Half-tide Dock as a museum ship. Built for Alexandra Towing Co. Ltd., Liverpool, as a ship-handling tug with occasional duties in Heysham, Larne and Barrow. Restoration by the volunteers of the "
Wincham Preservation Society."
Purchased by the Merseyside Maritime Museum in 1989.
Year built / Builder: 1964, W. J. Yarwood &
Sons Ltd., Northwich (yard number: 945)
Details: 172 gt
length o.a. 31.37 m (bp: 28.35 m), 8.26 m beam, 3.81 m depth.
Main engines: 2, two stroke, turbo-charged, 8 cyl Crossley diesel motors developing 970 kW (1,200 bhp) to drive a single prop at a speed of 12 knots.
Static bollard pull: 17 tons
She crossed to Howth from Liverpool 4-5 April 2008.
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2NYNDXT - Ronald Wycherley (17 April 1940 28 January 1983), better known as Billy Fury, was an English musician and actor. An early star of rock and roll, he equalled the Beatles' record of 24 hits in the 1960s and spent 332 weeks on the UK chart. His hit singles include Wondrous Place, Halfway to Paradise and Jealousy. Fury also maintained a film career, notably playing rock performers in Play It Cool in 1962 and That'll Be the Day in 1973.
AllMusic journalist Bruce Eder stated that Fury's mix of rough-hewn good looks and unassuming masculinity, coupled with an underlying vulnerability, all presented with a good voice and some serious musical talent, helped turn [him] into a major rock and roll star in short order. Others have suggested that his rapid rise to prominence was due to his Elvis-influenced hip swivelling and, at times, highly suggestive stage act
Fury concentrated less on rock and roll and more on mainstream ballads, such as Halfway to Paradise and Jealousy (which reached No. 3 and No. 2 respectively in the UK Singles Chart in 1961). Fury confessed to the NME that I wanted people to think of me simply as a singer and not, more specifically, as a rock singer. I'm growing up, and I want to broaden my scope. I shall continue to sing rock songs, but at the same time my stage act is not going to be as wild in the future. It was Decca's decision to mould Fury into a teen idol after his last self-penned song, My Christmas Prayer, had failed to chart. The years 1961 through 1963 were Fury's best years chartwise. In 1962, he appeared in his first film, Play It Cool, modelled on the Elvis films. It featured Helen Shapiro, Danny Williams, Shane Fenton and Bobby Vee, who appeared with the Vernons Girls. The hit single from the film was Once Upon a Dream. There were other notable performances by several British actors and performers such as Richard Wattis, Lionel Blair and Dennis Price.
Fury's We Want Billy! (1963) was one of the first live albums
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2NYNE19 - A love lock or love padlock is a padlock that significant other pairs lock to a bridge, fence, gate, monument, or similar public fixture to symbolize their love. Typically the sweethearts' names or initials, and perhaps the date, are inscribed on the padlock, and its key is thrown away (often into a nearby river) to symbolize unbreakable love.
Since the 2000s, love locks have proliferated at an increasing number of locations worldwide. They are treated by some municipal authorities as litter or vandalism, and there is some cost to their removal. However, there are other authorities who embrace them, and who use them as fundraising projects or tourist attractions.
Love locks are a symbol of everlasting love, a sign of an unbreakable bond and a beautifully significant moment you can share with someone.
The love locks of Liverpool are used by people from all over the world to show their unbreakable love. These locks can be found along the River Mersey, decorating chains along the river with symbols of love.
Many of them have been inscribed with messages and as you walk along, you notice beautiful and intricate padlock designs along with the different dates such as when couples met, were engaged and married.
The actual tradition is believed to have started over 100 years ago during the first world war. Women would write the names of their loved ones on a padlock in the hope it would protect them whilst they were away fighting. The symbols of love have actually developed from heart rendering moments of not knowing if you would ever see your loved one again.
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2NYNE3D - A love lock or love padlock is a padlock that significant other pairs lock to a bridge, fence, gate, monument, or similar public fixture to symbolize their love. Typically the sweethearts' names or initials, and perhaps the date, are inscribed on the padlock, and its key is thrown away (often into a nearby river) to symbolize unbreakable love.
Since the 2000s, love locks have proliferated at an increasing number of locations worldwide. They are treated by some municipal authorities as litter or vandalism, and there is some cost to their removal. However, there are other authorities who embrace them, and who use them as fundraising projects or tourist attractions.
Love locks are a symbol of everlasting love, a sign of an unbreakable bond and a beautifully significant moment you can share with someone.
The love locks of Liverpool are used by people from all over the world to show their unbreakable love. These locks can be found along the River Mersey, decorating chains along the river with symbols of love.
Many of them have been inscribed with messages and as you walk along, you notice beautiful and intricate padlock designs along with the different dates such as when couples met, were engaged and married.
The actual tradition is believed to have started over 100 years ago during the first world war. Women would write the names of their loved ones on a padlock in the hope it would protect them whilst they were away fighting. The symbols of love have actually developed from heart rendering moments of not knowing if you would ever see your loved one again.
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2P08KF3 - Liverpool pilot cutter number 2, 1953
The largest object in National Museums Liverpool's collections is the Edmund Gardner, a former pilot cutter that can now be found in dry dock opposite the Maritime Museum.
Strong currents, shifting sandbanks, rocks, dangerous weather and two tides a day - with a difference of 11 metres - make the approach to Liverpool by ship a risky business. Marine pilots are seafarers with local knowledge of the River Mersey, who guide ships safely through these various hazards.
The object of a pilot today is the same as it was back in 1766 to get a ship, its crew and its cargo safely into port in a timely manner - Geoff Topp, Liverpool Pilot, 1967-2002
During her working life of almost 30 years the Edmund Gardner was essentially a base out in the Irish Sea for the Pilotage Service, providing accommodation for up to 32 pilots at a time. The pilots met all shipping approaching the Mersey and guided them into and out of the docks, to ensure their safety.
The Edmund Gardner's historic importance has been recognized by the National Historic Ships Committee, which has included the vessel in its National Core Collection of Historic Ships. She has also received the World Ship Trust's award as an outstanding example of ship preservation.
More info at https://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/edmund-gardner/pilot-ship
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2P08KFD - Liverpool pilot cutter number 2, 1953
The largest object in National Museums Liverpool's collections is the Edmund Gardner, a former pilot cutter that can now be found in dry dock opposite the Maritime Museum.
Strong currents, shifting sandbanks, rocks, dangerous weather and two tides a day - with a difference of 11 metres - make the approach to Liverpool by ship a risky business. Marine pilots are seafarers with local knowledge of the River Mersey, who guide ships safely through these various hazards.
The object of a pilot today is the same as it was back in 1766 to get a ship, its crew and its cargo safely into port in a timely manner - Geoff Topp, Liverpool Pilot, 1967-2002
During her working life of almost 30 years the Edmund Gardner was essentially a base out in the Irish Sea for the Pilotage Service, providing accommodation for up to 32 pilots at a time. The pilots met all shipping approaching the Mersey and guided them into and out of the docks, to ensure their safety.
The Edmund Gardner's historic importance has been recognized by the National Historic Ships Committee, which has included the vessel in its National Core Collection of Historic Ships. She has also received the World Ship Trust's award as an outstanding example of ship preservation.
More info at https://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/edmund-gardner/pilot-ship
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2P6JGAJ -
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2P6JGHW - The Pier Head (properly, George's Pier Head) is a riverside location in the city centre of Liverpool, England. It was part of the former Liverpool Maritime Mercantile City UNESCO World Heritage Site, which was inscribed in 2004, but revoked in 2021. As well as a collection of landmark buildings, recreational open space, and a number of memorials, the Pier Head was (and for some traffic still is) the landing site for passenger ships travelling to and from the city.
By the 1890s, the George's Dock, where the Pier Head now is, was essentially redundant. Built in 1771, it was the third dock built in Liverpool, and was too small and too shallow in depth for the commercial ships of the late 19th century. Most of the site was owned by the Mersey Docks and Harbour Board, set up by Parliament in 1857
a small part of the site still was still held by the Corporation of the City of Liverpool. The board and the corporation had differing priorities, and the former were not inclined to forgo any commercial advantage for the benefit of the latter
The site encompasses a trio of landmarks, built on the site of the former George's Dock and referred to since at least 1998 as The Three Graces:
Royal Liver Building, built between 1908 and 1911 and designed by Walter Aubrey Thomas. It is a grade I listed building consisting of two clock towers, both crowned by mythical Liver Birds. The building is the headquarters of the Royal Liver Friendly Society.
Cunard Building, constructed between 1914 and 1916 and a grade II* listed building. It is the former headquarters of the Cunard Line shipping company.
Port of Liverpool Building, built from 1903 to 1907 and also grade II* listed. It is the former home of the Mersey Docks and Harbour Board.
Also on the site is the Grade II listed George's Dock Building, to the east of the Port of Liverpool building. It was built in the 1930s and contains offices and ventilator equipment for the Queensway Tunnel.
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2R59WP0 - This photograph shows the LPG tanker Gale (IMO 9876335), a specialist liquefied petroleum gas carrier registered in Rotterdam, moored at Latchford Locks on the River Mersey in Warrington, Cheshire. The image was taken during the blue hour at dusk, with the deep blue evening sky contrasting against the bright white superstructure and illuminated working decks of the vessel.
The ship's design reflects its role in the transport of pressurised gas cargoes, with clearly visible deck equipment, piping, safety railings, and enclosed working areas. Prominent navigation and deck lights highlight the operational nature of the vessel and ensure visibility during night-time manoeuvres through inland waterways and lock systems.
Latchford Locks form an important part of the River Mersey navigation route, enabling commercial vessels to pass between tidal and non-tidal sections of the river. Scenes such as this illustrate the continued industrial and logistical use of Britain's inland waterways, even in urban settings like Warrington, where residential areas and historic riverside infrastructure sit alongside working maritime operations.
The calm water, artificial lighting, and absence of visible crew activity suggest a pause in transit rather than active loading or unloading. Images of LPG tankers in inland ports are commonly used to illustrate themes of energy supply, industrial transport, maritime engineering, shipping logistics, and the relationship between industry and urban waterways in the United Kingdom.
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2RCDXEB - Details for WY833 Wild Cat
Administrative port: SCARBOROUGH
Home Port: WHITBY
Port letters and numbers: WY833
Registry of Shipping and Seamen number: C19436
Licence number: 30,902
Fish producer organisation: NON-SECTOR
Overall length: 10
Registered tonnage: 6
Engine Power: 74
Vessel capacity units: 71
Year Built: 2008
Hull: F
Country of construction: GBR
Category: Category A 10 Metre and Under Limited
Shellfish licence (Y/N): Y
Scallop licence (Y/N): N
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2K2PN01 -
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2K2PNDG -
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2K2PPCC - Of a type generically known as Weaver packet, CUDDINGTON was built of steel in 1948 by W. J. Yarwood & Sons, Northwich, Cheshire, for Imperial Chemical Industries (ICI). She was named after a village near Northwich and carried chemicals, such as soda ash, from the ICI works at Winnington, near Northwich, down the rivers Weaver and Mersey to Liverpool. She carried on working until the 1970s and, in 1979, went to the Boat Museum, Ellesmere Port, where she is still on display. Source: Paul Brown, Historic Ships The Survivors (Amberley, 2010),
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2JJM7HT -
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2DD8H2T - Conwy previously known in English as Conway, is a walled market town, community and the administrative centre of Conwy County Borough in North Wales. The walled town and castle stand on the west bank of the River Conwy, facing Deganwy on the east bank. The town formerly lay in Gwynedd and prior to that in Caernarfonshire. The community, which also includes Deganwy and Llandudno Junction, had a population of 14,753 at the 2011 census.
Although the community of Conwy straddles the River Conwy, for postal purposes the areas on the east bank form part of the post town of Llandudno Junction, with the Conwy post town being confined to west bank of the river. The ward on the west bank of the river had a population of 4,065 at the 2011 census.
The resident population of the wider Conwy County Borough was estimated to be 116,200 in an ONS-estimate.
The name 'Conwy' derives from the old Welsh words cyn (chief) and gwy (water), the river being originally called the 'Cynwy
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2AAT2T1 - The beginnings of Anchor Line Ltd can be seen in 1838 when two brothers, Nicol and Robert Handyside, established themselves in Glasgow, Scotland, as shipbrokers and merchants. They used chartered tonnage to trade with the Baltic and Russia. The business operated under the name N & R Handyside & Co, and in 1852 the name Anchor Line was used by them for the first time, but only as a by-line in an advertisement.
In the same year Thomas Henderson joined the business. The business bought its first ship from the builders in 1854. In June 1855, Thomas Henderson became a full partner and the firm was renamed Handysides & Henderson. This firm became D & W Henderson when shipbuilding commenced. That company went out of business in 1863, and the trade was taken over by the Anchor Line of Peninsular & Mediterranean Steam Packets.
In 1865, the Anchor Line opened its own office in New York under the name Henderson Brothers, and sold tickets through more than three thousand ticket agencies throughout North America. An office was also opened in Londonderry, Ireland. In 1869, Henderson Brothers opened offices at Liverpool, England, and Dundee, Scotland.
A service from Naples, Italy, to New York began. In November 1869, the Suez Canal opened and this made India as important to the Anchor Line as America now that the Far East was 4,000 miles closer. An Anchor vessel made the first British merchant ship journey, southbound through the canal, on the day following the opening.
In 1872, the Anchor Line and D & W Henderson jointly bought the shipyard of Tod & MacGregor, Meadowside, Partick, Glasgow, to build the hulls into which the engines from D & W Henderson's Finnieston works could be fitted. They opened a Manchester office in 1882.
In 1899, the name Anchor Line (Henderson Bros) Ltd came into being by the formation of a limited liability company. The Cunard Steamship Co Ltd bought the whole of the Ordinary shares of the Anchor Line (Henderson Bros) Ltd in 1911.
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy RM1TF0 - SS Great Britain is a museum ship and former passenger steamship, which was advanced for her time. She was the longest passenger ship in the world from 1845 to 1854. She was designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel (18061859), for the Great Western Steamship Company's transatlantic service between Bristol and New York. While other ships had been built of iron or equipped with a screw propeller, the Great Britain was the first to combine these features in a large ocean-going ship. She was the first iron steamer to cross the Atlantic, which she did in 1845, in the time of 14 days.
The ship is 322 ft (98 m) in length and has a 3,400-ton displacement. She was powered by two inclined 2 cylinder engines of the direct-acting type, with twin 88 in (220 cm) bore, 6-foot (1.8 m) stroke cylinders. She was also provided with secondary masts for sail power. The four decks provided accommodation for a crew of 120, plus 360 passengers who were provided with cabins, and dining and promenade saloons.
When launched in 1843, Great Britain was by far the largest vessel afloat. But her protracted construction time of six years (1839-1845) and high cost had left her owners in a difficult financial position, and they were forced out of business in 1846, having spent all their remaining funds refloating the ship after she ran aground at Dundrum Bay in County Down near Newcastle in what is now Northern Ireland, after a navigation error. In 1852 she was sold for salvage and repaired. Great Britain later carried thousands of immigrants to Australia from 1852 until being converted to all-sail in 1881. Three years later, she was retired to the Falkland Islands, where she was used as a warehouse, quarantine ship and coal hulk until she was scuttled and sunk in 1937, 98 years since being laid down at the start of her construction.
In 1970, after lying under water and abandoned for 33 years half a world away, Sir Jack Arnold Hayward, OBE (1923-2015) paid for the vessel to be raised and repaired eno
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy H4HN7C - The Bank of Liverpool was a financial institution founded in 1831 in Liverpool, England.
In 1918, it acquired Martins Bank, and the name of the merged bank became the Bank of Liverpool and Martins Ltd. However, the name was shortened to Martins Bank Ltd in 1928.
The successor bank was bought by Barclays Bank Ltd in 1969, when all of its seven hundred branches became branches of Barclays.
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy H4HNAA - The Bank of Liverpool was a financial institution founded in 1831 in Liverpool, England.
In 1918, it acquired Martins Bank, and the name of the merged bank became the Bank of Liverpool and Martins Ltd. However, the name was shortened to Martins Bank Ltd in 1928.
The successor bank was bought by Barclays Bank Ltd in 1969, when all of its seven hundred branches became branches of Barclays.
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy H4HNCH - The Bank of Liverpool was a financial institution founded in 1831 in Liverpool, England.
In 1918, it acquired Martins Bank, and the name of the merged bank became the Bank of Liverpool and Martins Ltd. However, the name was shortened to Martins Bank Ltd in 1928.
The successor bank was bought by Barclays Bank Ltd in 1969, when all of its seven hundred branches became branches of Barclays.
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy RM1TG3 - Harbourside
Once a busy dock where sailors and merchants would trade goods and set sail for voyages of discovery, Bristol's Harbourside is now an attractive, modern development filled with restaurants, bars, shops and hotels.
The area is alive with the buzz of Sunday markets, waterside restaurants and bars and a whole host of sports and activities including yachting, paddle boarding, cycling and rowing. Stroll around the water's edge and you will find Millennium Square acting as a fantastic central hub
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy E6JB5X -
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy DDXKPR - The area around the Pier Head and Albert Dock is iconic for tourists / travelers and even more beautiful by night or at dusk.
The Pier Head is a riverside location in the city centre of Liverpool, England. It is part of the Liverpool Maritime Mercantile City UNESCO World Heritage Site, which was inscribed in 2004.
The site encompasses a trio of landmarks, built on the site of the former George's Dock and referred to since at least 2000 as The Three Graces:
Royal Liver Building, built between 1908 and 1911 and designed by Walter Aubrey Thomas. It is a grade I listed building consisting of two clock towers, both crowned by mythical Liver Birds. The building is the headquarters of the Royal Liver Friendly Society.
Cunard Building, constructed between 1914 and 1916 and a grade II* listed building. It is the former headquarters of the Cunard Line shipping company.
Port of Liverpool Building, built from 1903 to 1907 and also grade II* listed. It is the former home of the Mersey Docks and Harbour Board.
Also on the site is the grade II listed Mersey Tunnel building, to the east of the Port of Liverpool building. It was built in the 1930s and contains offices and ventilator equipment for the Queensway Tunnel.
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy DDXKR1 - The area around the Pier Head and Albert Dock is iconic for tourists / travelers and even more beautiful by night or at dusk.
The Pier Head is a riverside location in the city centre of Liverpool, England. It is part of the Liverpool Maritime Mercantile City UNESCO World Heritage Site, which was inscribed in 2004.
The site encompasses a trio of landmarks, built on the site of the former George's Dock and referred to since at least 2000 as The Three Graces:
Royal Liver Building, built between 1908 and 1911 and designed by Walter Aubrey Thomas. It is a grade I listed building consisting of two clock towers, both crowned by mythical Liver Birds. The building is the headquarters of the Royal Liver Friendly Society.
Cunard Building, constructed between 1914 and 1916 and a grade II* listed building. It is the former headquarters of the Cunard Line shipping company.
Port of Liverpool Building, built from 1903 to 1907 and also grade II* listed. It is the former home of the Mersey Docks and Harbour Board.
Also on the site is the grade II listed Mersey Tunnel building, to the east of the Port of Liverpool building. It was built in the 1930s and contains offices and ventilator equipment for the Queensway Tunnel.
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy DDXKT2 - The area around the Pier Head and Albert Dock is iconic for tourists / travelers and even more beautiful by night or at dusk.
The Pier Head is a riverside location in the city centre of Liverpool, England. It is part of the Liverpool Maritime Mercantile City UNESCO World Heritage Site, which was inscribed in 2004.
The site encompasses a trio of landmarks, built on the site of the former George's Dock and referred to since at least 2000 as The Three Graces:
Royal Liver Building, built between 1908 and 1911 and designed by Walter Aubrey Thomas. It is a grade I listed building consisting of two clock towers, both crowned by mythical Liver Birds. The building is the headquarters of the Royal Liver Friendly Society.
Cunard Building, constructed between 1914 and 1916 and a grade II* listed building. It is the former headquarters of the Cunard Line shipping company.
Port of Liverpool Building, built from 1903 to 1907 and also grade II* listed. It is the former home of the Mersey Docks and Harbour Board.
Also on the site is the grade II listed Mersey Tunnel building, to the east of the Port of Liverpool building. It was built in the 1930s and contains offices and ventilator equipment for the Queensway Tunnel.
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy DDXM0N - The area around the Pier Head and Albert Dock is iconic for tourists / travelers and even more beautiful by night or at dusk.
The Pier Head is a riverside location in the city centre of Liverpool, England. It is part of the Liverpool Maritime Mercantile City UNESCO World Heritage Site, which was inscribed in 2004.
The site encompasses a trio of landmarks, built on the site of the former George's Dock and referred to since at least 2000 as The Three Graces:
Royal Liver Building, built between 1908 and 1911 and designed by Walter Aubrey Thomas. It is a grade I listed building consisting of two clock towers, both crowned by mythical Liver Birds. The building is the headquarters of the Royal Liver Friendly Society.
Cunard Building, constructed between 1914 and 1916 and a grade II* listed building. It is the former headquarters of the Cunard Line shipping company.
Port of Liverpool Building, built from 1903 to 1907 and also grade II* listed. It is the former home of the Mersey Docks and Harbour Board.
Also on the site is the grade II listed Mersey Tunnel building, to the east of the Port of Liverpool building. It was built in the 1930s and contains offices and ventilator equipment for the Queensway Tunnel.
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy DDXM1C - The area around the Pier Head and Albert Dock is iconic for tourists / travelers and even more beautiful by night or at dusk.
The Pier Head is a riverside location in the city centre of Liverpool, England. It is part of the Liverpool Maritime Mercantile City UNESCO World Heritage Site, which was inscribed in 2004.
The site encompasses a trio of landmarks, built on the site of the former George's Dock and referred to since at least 2000 as The Three Graces:
Royal Liver Building, built between 1908 and 1911 and designed by Walter Aubrey Thomas. It is a grade I listed building consisting of two clock towers, both crowned by mythical Liver Birds. The building is the headquarters of the Royal Liver Friendly Society.
Cunard Building, constructed between 1914 and 1916 and a grade II* listed building. It is the former headquarters of the Cunard Line shipping company.
Port of Liverpool Building, built from 1903 to 1907 and also grade II* listed. It is the former home of the Mersey Docks and Harbour Board.
Also on the site is the grade II listed Mersey Tunnel building, to the east of the Port of Liverpool building. It was built in the 1930s and contains offices and ventilator equipment for the Queensway Tunnel.
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy DDXM1H - The area around the Pier Head and Albert Dock is iconic for tourists / travelers and even more beautiful by night or at dusk.
The Pier Head is a riverside location in the city centre of Liverpool, England. It is part of the Liverpool Maritime Mercantile City UNESCO World Heritage Site, which was inscribed in 2004.
The site encompasses a trio of landmarks, built on the site of the former George's Dock and referred to since at least 2000 as The Three Graces:
Royal Liver Building, built between 1908 and 1911 and designed by Walter Aubrey Thomas. It is a grade I listed building consisting of two clock towers, both crowned by mythical Liver Birds. The building is the headquarters of the Royal Liver Friendly Society.
Cunard Building, constructed between 1914 and 1916 and a grade II* listed building. It is the former headquarters of the Cunard Line shipping company.
Port of Liverpool Building, built from 1903 to 1907 and also grade II* listed. It is the former home of the Mersey Docks and Harbour Board.
Also on the site is the grade II listed Mersey Tunnel building, to the east of the Port of Liverpool building. It was built in the 1930s and contains offices and ventilator equipment for the Queensway Tunnel.
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy DDXM1N - The area around the Pier Head and Albert Dock is iconic for tourists / travelers and even more beautiful by night or at dusk.
The Pier Head is a riverside location in the city centre of Liverpool, England. It is part of the Liverpool Maritime Mercantile City UNESCO World Heritage Site, which was inscribed in 2004.
The site encompasses a trio of landmarks, built on the site of the former George's Dock and referred to since at least 2000 as The Three Graces:
Royal Liver Building, built between 1908 and 1911 and designed by Walter Aubrey Thomas. It is a grade I listed building consisting of two clock towers, both crowned by mythical Liver Birds. The building is the headquarters of the Royal Liver Friendly Society.
Cunard Building, constructed between 1914 and 1916 and a grade II* listed building. It is the former headquarters of the Cunard Line shipping company.
Port of Liverpool Building, built from 1903 to 1907 and also grade II* listed. It is the former home of the Mersey Docks and Harbour Board.
Also on the site is the grade II listed Mersey Tunnel building, to the east of the Port of Liverpool building. It was built in the 1930s and contains offices and ventilator equipment for the Queensway Tunnel.
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy DDXM5R - The area around the Pier Head and Albert Dock is iconic for tourists / travelers and even more beautiful by night or at dusk.
The Pier Head is a riverside location in the city centre of Liverpool, England. It is part of the Liverpool Maritime Mercantile City UNESCO World Heritage Site, which was inscribed in 2004.
The site encompasses a trio of landmarks, built on the site of the former George's Dock and referred to since at least 2000 as The Three Graces:
Royal Liver Building, built between 1908 and 1911 and designed by Walter Aubrey Thomas. It is a grade I listed building consisting of two clock towers, both crowned by mythical Liver Birds. The building is the headquarters of the Royal Liver Friendly Society.
Cunard Building, constructed between 1914 and 1916 and a grade II* listed building. It is the former headquarters of the Cunard Line shipping company.
Port of Liverpool Building, built from 1903 to 1907 and also grade II* listed. It is the former home of the Mersey Docks and Harbour Board.
Also on the site is the grade II listed Mersey Tunnel building, to the east of the Port of Liverpool building. It was built in the 1930s and contains offices and ventilator equipment for the Queensway Tunnel.
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy DDXM6C - The area around the Pier Head and Albert Dock is iconic for tourists / travelers and even more beautiful by night or at dusk.
The Pier Head is a riverside location in the city centre of Liverpool, England. It is part of the Liverpool Maritime Mercantile City UNESCO World Heritage Site, which was inscribed in 2004.
The site encompasses a trio of landmarks, built on the site of the former George's Dock and referred to since at least 2000 as The Three Graces:
Royal Liver Building, built between 1908 and 1911 and designed by Walter Aubrey Thomas. It is a grade I listed building consisting of two clock towers, both crowned by mythical Liver Birds. The building is the headquarters of the Royal Liver Friendly Society.
Cunard Building, constructed between 1914 and 1916 and a grade II* listed building. It is the former headquarters of the Cunard Line shipping company.
Port of Liverpool Building, built from 1903 to 1907 and also grade II* listed. It is the former home of the Mersey Docks and Harbour Board.
Also on the site is the grade II listed Mersey Tunnel building, to the east of the Port of Liverpool building. It was built in the 1930s and contains offices and ventilator equipment for the Queensway Tunnel.
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy DDXM6J - The area around the Pier Head and Albert Dock is iconic for tourists / travelers and even more beautiful by night or at dusk.
The Pier Head is a riverside location in the city centre of Liverpool, England. It is part of the Liverpool Maritime Mercantile City UNESCO World Heritage Site, which was inscribed in 2004.
The site encompasses a trio of landmarks, built on the site of the former George's Dock and referred to since at least 2000 as The Three Graces:
Royal Liver Building, built between 1908 and 1911 and designed by Walter Aubrey Thomas. It is a grade I listed building consisting of two clock towers, both crowned by mythical Liver Birds. The building is the headquarters of the Royal Liver Friendly Society.
Cunard Building, constructed between 1914 and 1916 and a grade II* listed building. It is the former headquarters of the Cunard Line shipping company.
Port of Liverpool Building, built from 1903 to 1907 and also grade II* listed. It is the former home of the Mersey Docks and Harbour Board.
Also on the site is the grade II listed Mersey Tunnel building, to the east of the Port of Liverpool building. It was built in the 1930s and contains offices and ventilator equipment for the Queensway Tunnel.
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2BG7KEJ - A decorated building with Mosaics in Liverpool the British and Foreign Marine Insurance Company Building, Castle Street
Castle Street, one of Liverpool's most historic streets, contains many splendid buildings, mostly of Victorian vintage, and among them one of the most lavishly decorated is the former British and Foreign Marine Insurance Company Building, nos. 3-5 Castle Street at the Old Town Hall end almost on the corner of Dale Street.
It is five bays wide at ground level, with more numerous windows higher up, with projecting bay windows higher up to the left and right ends, and a modest central portico with some slight emphasis given by a projection of the bay immediately above. Higher up there are five storeys above the ground floor including the dormers are a long balcony and pointy roofs.
The terra cotta sculpture is nicely done and consists, as is often the case, of rather small embellishments so that the effect on such a large building is to give some vague impression of adornment and encrustation rather than individual sculptures which hold their own as additions to the building. The various arched windows however give rise to considerable opportunity for leafy spandrels (see this page for general introduction to spandrel sculpture), rather good corbels, birds, and to revert to the nautical theme appropriate for the building, fanciful fish, scallops, etc.
Read more at http://www.speel.me.uk/sculptplaces/lpoolcastlest3.htm
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2BG7KFK -
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2BG7KGP - West Tower is a 40-storey tall skyscraper in Liverpool, England. The building was the second tower to be built by Carillion in Liverpool for property developers Beetham, who now use the building as their headquarters
With a spire height of 134 metres (440 ft) and 40 floors, West Tower is the tallest building in Liverpool. Nationwide, it is ranked at joint 38th tallest in the United Kingdom but is the tallest in the country outside of Greater London and Greater Manchester. The building commands views across the city, over the Mersey to the Wirral and as far as Blackpool on a clear day. The first five floors are the new headquarters for the Beetham Organization and the remaining floors, apart from the 34th, have been divided into luxury apartments and penthouses.
However, unlike St. John's Beacon, West Tower has no antennas on the roof. Therefore, when considering height excluding antennas, West Tower is the highest building in Liverpool.
The five floors of Beetham's offices are set back between concrete columns and are fully glazed. A glazed lift and stair serving the office are accommodated between raking fins with views to the river.
The 127 apartments are clad in a fully glazed perimeter curtain wall of random clear and opaque panels and are orientated to provide views of both the city and river. The upper penthouse floors are tiered back to incorporate external terraces behind glazed balustrade screens.
The 34th floor is home to Liverpool's highest restaurant, Panoramic. This floor is completely clad in a clear glass perimeter offering diners views of the city of Liverpool and further afield
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2BG7KHA - The Church of Our Lady and Saint Nicholas is the Anglican parish church of Liverpool. The site is said to have been a place of worship since at least 1257. The church is situated close to the River Mersey near the Pier Head. The Chapel of St Nicholas (Patron Saint of Sailors) was built on the site of St Mary del Quay, which in 1355 was determined to be too small for the growing borough of Liverpool. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building, and is an active parish church in the diocese of Liverpool, the archdeaconry of Liverpool and the deanery of Liverpool North. It is part of the Greater Churches Group. The church was once the tallest building in Liverpool at 53 metres from 18131868
In 1207 Liverpool received its charter from King John. By 1257 a small stone chapel known as St Mary del Quay had been built (the first place of worship on the current site of the church). It probably stood near the site of the present tower, overlooking a quay on the River Mersey. The chapel was used as the main centre of worship until 1355. A new chapel dedicated to St Mary and St Nicholas was built on land granted to the burgesses by the Duke of Lancaster. It was under construction for more than a century.
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2BG7KHJ - The Church of Our Lady and Saint Nicholas is the Anglican parish church of Liverpool. The site is said to have been a place of worship since at least 1257. The church is situated close to the River Mersey near the Pier Head. The Chapel of St Nicholas (Patron Saint of Sailors) was built on the site of St Mary del Quay, which in 1355 was determined to be too small for the growing borough of Liverpool. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building, and is an active parish church in the diocese of Liverpool, the archdeaconry of Liverpool and the deanery of Liverpool North. It is part of the Greater Churches Group. The church was once the tallest building in Liverpool at 53 metres from 18131868
In 1207 Liverpool received its charter from King John. By 1257 a small stone chapel known as St Mary del Quay had been built (the first place of worship on the current site of the church). It probably stood near the site of the present tower, overlooking a quay on the River Mersey. The chapel was used as the main centre of worship until 1355. A new chapel dedicated to St Mary and St Nicholas was built on land granted to the burgesses by the Duke of Lancaster. It was under construction for more than a century.
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2BG7KHT -
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2BG7KJA -
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Description: Tony Smith image Flickr 4314299667 - ''Centre of Gravity with ( war ) head', inscription on electric blue navy torpedo.
Seen in the Albert Dock Maritime Museum, Liverpool UK.
The torpedo is much heavier with a warhead and has different characteristics when loading on the ship or submarine.
Two other kinds of red www.flickr.com/photos/hotpixuk/3874779525/ and my favourite goth in red www.flickr.com/photos/hotpixuk/3874779379/
(2010 week 4)
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2R9X4H0 - The Woodchurch was the sister ship of the MV Mountwood. Both ferries were built for Birkenhead Corporation and were based loosely on the designs of the Wallasey ferries Leasowe and Egremont. They were built by the same company, Messrs. Philip & Son Ltd. of Dartmouth and designed by naval architects Graham and Woolnough
Woodchurch was withdrawn in 2003. The ferry's superstructure was totally removed and replaced. New engines and electrical equipment were installed. A few months later it was revealed that she would be renamed Snowdrop, alongside the Royal Iris of the Mersey and Royal Daffodil. This renewed a 125-year-old link with the past, with all Mersey ferries now carrying traditional Wallasey flower names
Mersey Ferries' fascinating Manchester Ship Canal round-trip Cruises sail from Liverpool and Wirral, travel along the captivating Manchester Ship Canal to the historic Latchford Locks and back, giving you the opportunity to experience a round-trip in the same day!
Relax as you travel under bridges mostly unchanged since they were built over 125 years ago and experience the rich legacy of Victorian architecture and engineering masterpieces like the Grade II listed Runcorn Rail Bridge and the Latchford High Level Bridge.
At Latchford Locks the ferry will turn and start the return journey back to Liverpool and Wirral. As you sail back along the canal, through Eastham Locks into the River Mersey, you will get a breath-taking view of the Mersey Estuary and Liverpool's world famous waterfront in the distance. Enjoy the incredible panoramic views of the stunning coastline, Liverpool's famous skyline and historic buildings.
To make your journey even more enjoyable, on board you'll learn about the history of the canal and landmarks from our Blue Badge Guide's live commentary. The cruise features live music from talented local artists, and the fully licensed bar will be open throughout, so you can buy snacks and drinks.
Cruises last between 5 - 6 hours
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Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,MSC,MSCC,ship,canal,Manchester Ship Canal,summer,blue,sky,skies,boat,maritime,Cheshire,going,through,England,UK,Peel,Mersey Ferry,ferries,tourist,tourism,NW,sailing,sails,WA4 1NN,WA4,tour,tours,cruise,cruises,day,round-trip,MV,Woodchurch,dock,dockside
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2R9X4H5 - The Woodchurch was the sister ship of the MV Mountwood. Both ferries were built for Birkenhead Corporation and were based loosely on the designs of the Wallasey ferries Leasowe and Egremont. They were built by the same company, Messrs. Philip & Son Ltd. of Dartmouth and designed by naval architects Graham and Woolnough
Woodchurch was withdrawn in 2003. The ferry's superstructure was totally removed and replaced. New engines and electrical equipment were installed. A few months later it was revealed that she would be renamed Snowdrop, alongside the Royal Iris of the Mersey and Royal Daffodil. This renewed a 125-year-old link with the past, with all Mersey ferries now carrying traditional Wallasey flower names
Mersey Ferries' fascinating Manchester Ship Canal round-trip Cruises sail from Liverpool and Wirral, travel along the captivating Manchester Ship Canal to the historic Latchford Locks and back, giving you the opportunity to experience a round-trip in the same day!
Relax as you travel under bridges mostly unchanged since they were built over 125 years ago and experience the rich legacy of Victorian architecture and engineering masterpieces like the Grade II listed Runcorn Rail Bridge and the Latchford High Level Bridge.
At Latchford Locks the ferry will turn and start the return journey back to Liverpool and Wirral. As you sail back along the canal, through Eastham Locks into the River Mersey, you will get a breath-taking view of the Mersey Estuary and Liverpool's world famous waterfront in the distance. Enjoy the incredible panoramic views of the stunning coastline, Liverpool's famous skyline and historic buildings.
To make your journey even more enjoyable, on board you'll learn about the history of the canal and landmarks from our Blue Badge Guide's live commentary. The cruise features live music from talented local artists, and the fully licensed bar will be open throughout, so you can buy snacks and drinks.
Cruises last between 5 - 6 hours
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Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,MSC,MSCC,ship,canal,Manchester Ship Canal,summer,blue,sky,skies,boat,maritime,Cheshire,going,through,England,UK,Peel,Mersey Ferry,ferries,tourist,tourism,NW,sailing,sails,WA4 1NN,WA4,tour,tours,cruise,cruises,day,round-trip,MV,Woodchurch,dock,dockside
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2R9X4H8 - The Woodchurch was the sister ship of the MV Mountwood. Both ferries were built for Birkenhead Corporation and were based loosely on the designs of the Wallasey ferries Leasowe and Egremont. They were built by the same company, Messrs. Philip & Son Ltd. of Dartmouth and designed by naval architects Graham and Woolnough
Woodchurch was withdrawn in 2003. The ferry's superstructure was totally removed and replaced. New engines and electrical equipment were installed. A few months later it was revealed that she would be renamed Snowdrop, alongside the Royal Iris of the Mersey and Royal Daffodil. This renewed a 125-year-old link with the past, with all Mersey ferries now carrying traditional Wallasey flower names
Mersey Ferries' fascinating Manchester Ship Canal round-trip Cruises sail from Liverpool and Wirral, travel along the captivating Manchester Ship Canal to the historic Latchford Locks and back, giving you the opportunity to experience a round-trip in the same day!
Relax as you travel under bridges mostly unchanged since they were built over 125 years ago and experience the rich legacy of Victorian architecture and engineering masterpieces like the Grade II listed Runcorn Rail Bridge and the Latchford High Level Bridge.
At Latchford Locks the ferry will turn and start the return journey back to Liverpool and Wirral. As you sail back along the canal, through Eastham Locks into the River Mersey, you will get a breath-taking view of the Mersey Estuary and Liverpool's world famous waterfront in the distance. Enjoy the incredible panoramic views of the stunning coastline, Liverpool's famous skyline and historic buildings.
To make your journey even more enjoyable, on board you'll learn about the history of the canal and landmarks from our Blue Badge Guide's live commentary. The cruise features live music from talented local artists, and the fully licensed bar will be open throughout, so you can buy snacks and drinks.
Cruises last between 5 - 6 hours
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2R9X4P0 - 1938 Williams & Parkinson Bermudan Cutter. A beautiful wooden classic yacht rich history, oozing character and provenance.
Commissioned for husband and wife doctors in North Wales in 1938 Cumulus embarked on her first documented voyage from North Wales to South Devon in 1939. Over the years since water has flowed under her hull on UK and European seas.
Whether one is carving through the waves at a comfortable 6 knots or dinning within the pine and mahogany galley it is hard to ignore the character of this long keel cutter.
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Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,MSC,MSCC,ship,canal,Manchester Ship Canal,summer,blue,sky,skies,boat,maritime,Cheshire,going,through,England,UK,Peel,dock,dockside,Latchford Lock,Ship Canal,Warrington,WA4 1NN,goes,sails,1938,Bermudan,cutter,Williams,Parkinson,cloud,clouds,gate,gates,2009,yachts
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2R9X4P5 - 1938 Williams & Parkinson Bermudan Cutter. A beautiful wooden classic yacht rich history, oozing character and provenance.
Commissioned for husband and wife doctors in North Wales in 1938 Cumulus embarked on her first documented voyage from North Wales to South Devon in 1939. Over the years since water has flowed under her hull on UK and European seas.
Whether one is carving through the waves at a comfortable 6 knots or dinning within the pine and mahogany galley it is hard to ignore the character of this long keel cutter.
