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Wrecks of the Mersey flats
A tow of barges on the River Mersey, 1920's.
Shrimping vessels moored at Widnes Warf, 1990's.
Eustace Carey,The Mercantile navy list of registered sailing vessels, 1919.
A Mersey flat laden with goods at the approach to Widnes locks, 1900.
Mersey Flat Rudder
Once sited at the edge of the River Mersey, east of the railway dock entrance. The rudder stands 11 feet(3.35m) tall, and weighs 22 cwt. (1117 kg). The timbers are bound together with wrought iron strapping.
The remains of the Ship Building yard's slipway as it approaches the River Mersey, 1876-2026.
A view of Widnes Dock showing the Boat Club, center right, 1890.
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