Mersey Boats, Ships, Vessels and other floating things

From US military vessel to Liverpool/Isle of Man ferry
May 19 2008
by Neil Hodgson, Liverpool Echo

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THIS IS the new ferry that will run between Liverpool and the Isle of Man.

But the former US military vessel will not be carrying military helicopters to Douglas.

Instead, the ferry will be fitted out by new owners The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company to provide a speedy service for passengers.

The firm today announced a £20m deal for the catamaran currently known as Incat 050.

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The biggest cruise ship to sail up the Mersey,it was a very impressive sight,she'll be back three times this year too for anyone's who's interested in seeing her.She's due to berth here on July 5th and 29th and again on August the 22nd.:)

A list of other visiting cruise liners due to visit can be found here.
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I love it because it's a great colour and adds to the atmosphere of the area.
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Now I've found where to post my "Shipping" photos.

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Attending to the Grand Princess.
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Custy pics everyone :handclap:

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Aways something to see from the Mersey Ferries

Crystal Symphony
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Hi All,
I can't believe we stiil have some plonkers and I do mean Plonkers in Liverpool who want, part of our "Scouse" Heritage to be given to another City that has that team called MU.Seriously though that ship which always welcomed me home Morning,Noon and Night when I was at Sea is not being considered as part of our past as one of the Great Seaports of the World is almost unbelieveable.She is a ship which no home, other than Liverpool would be acceptable to her and all scousers and Seaman of the world.So you guys with the sawdust between your ears wake up.I am presuming you don't come from Liverpool. Ken Berry no smart questions of why I am living in NZ.Why? because my wife is a New Zealander.Her Father and his Brother reside there in their graves from WW2.Interestingly,their g/g/gfather who was a Scot left Burlington Street Liverpool with his wife and 6 children for London to come to NZ,in 1852.So you guys with the negative thoughts think again,mainly with a clear and unbiassed mind. TARA.

just thought i'd post this, i was on the ferry coming back from seeing the submarine exhibit, and had to take a pic of this, (i thought at the time) looks like they are playing tug-of-war lol

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Sailing boat passing the Albert dock with Paddie`s Wigwam in the background
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Sail versus power with the new museum in the pic
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And power pulls away
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Ferry discharging passengers at the pierhead
Took my heavy camera for a ferry ride yesterday all pics taken from in front of the Birkenhead ventilation shaft with tele lens

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found this, it's probably been mentioned somewhere before but i thought i should be posted here.

Great photos once again Joe

Along with recent photos taken by others from Salthouse Dock they also serve to show yet again the visual impact of planning decisions on the Pier Head World Heritage site, namely:

1. The new museum now almost completely blocks the view from the river of Albion house, the former White Star HQ

2. What was until recently a much publicised wonderful view across Salthouse Dock of the south side of the Port of Liverpool building is now almost completely obscured by a new block of flats.

3. The "desparate" huge letting agents sign hanging from the 20 Chapel Street building, an obscenity so close to St Nick's Church. Planning consent would almost certainly be needed to display this, does anybody know if such consent exists?

Johnny Robbo

Really good piccies Joe!

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Originally Posted by Johnny Robbo

Great photos once again Joe

Along with recent photos taken by others from Salthouse Dock they also serve to show yet again the visual impact of planning decisions on the Pier Head World Heritage site, namely:

1. The new museum now almost completely blocks the view from the river of Albion house, the former White Star HQ

2. What was until recently a much publicised wonderful view across Salthouse Dock of the south side of the Port of Liverpool building is now almost completely obscured by a new block of flats.

3. The "desparate" huge letting agents sign hanging from the 20 Chapel Street building, an obscenity so close to St Nick's Church. Planning consent would almost certainly be needed to display this, does anybody know if such consent exists?

Johnny Robbo

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Excellent points, Robbo. That huge red for let sign is particularly hideous and the blockage of the previous fine views is a disgrace as well. :(

Chris

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Excellent points, Robbo. That huge red for let sign is particularly hideous and the blockage of the previous fine views is a disgrace as well. :(

Chris

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Blocking the view of Albion house, the former White Star HQ, from the river I would not think a problem.

The view across Salthouse Dock of the south side of the Port of Liverpool building maybe a problem. Let's see what the finished product looks like.

A letting sign? Rather temporary.

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No they haven`t painted the pierhead wall it`s a tanker passing
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Our 3 old ones still look good
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Mr Pilot is in a hurry
Took these yesterdayfrom the Birkenhead side, trying to get used to lugging my big Canon around instead of my usual Lumix clipped to my belt