
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!
We Merseysiders congratulate ourselves in giving visitors a warm welcome - but what about a good send off? It appears

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

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

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