Sounding Off

Captain Brocklebank turns his telescope on the Mersey shipping scene (and he’s not always happy with the view).

Will Wavertree sail home?

Will Wavertree sail home?

ALWAYS good to hear the revival of one of Merseyside’s enduring maritime rumours. This time it’s the return of the
Bunker off Waverley!

Bunker off Waverley!

We Merseysiders congratulate ourselves in giving visitors a warm welcome - but what about a good send off? It appears
Happy birthday dear RMS Olympic

Happy birthday dear RMS Olympic

Today – 16 June 2024 – is the 113th anniversary of one of the greatest ocean liners of all time,
Happy birthday dear PS Waverley

Happy birthday dear PS Waverley

On the day I write this, the historic Scottish paddle steamer Waverley celebrates the 77th anniversary of her maiden voyage
Suspend Cunard Liverpool-NY suspension now!

Suspend Cunard Liverpool-NY suspension now!

CAPT Brocklebank notes that almost exactly 57 years ago Cunard Line 'suspended' its Liverpool - US service on 24 November
Ferry strange

Ferry strange

Is there seriously no room for P&O Ferries’ Dublin - Liverpool ships in the seven and half miles of Mersey
Cry Freedom of the City for Fred

Cry Freedom of the City for Fred

Some while ago, Mr Brocklebank’s colleague Peter Elson suggested to Liverpool City Council that it awarded Freedom of the City
Terminal parking fine

Terminal parking fine

Mr Brocklebank hears that the very first attempt to bring Britain’s only two big operational historic steam ships – ST