The Mersey Experience ~ Mersey Ferries (some unusual things happen as well)

Travelling on the Mersey Ferry since about 1967 has been sheer pleasure. I have made some good friends, taken lots of photographs and seen two landing stages at Pier Head sink. (1976 and 2006). The same boats Mountwood, Overchurch and Woodchurch now renamed Royal Iris of the Mersey, Royal Daffodil and Snowdrop have carried me to lots of photographic opportunities. I couldn't leave out a model of the Royal Iris (now in Earlston Road Library Wallasey) for fond memories. Hope you enjoy another Mersey Experience. Mike

[@eowyn1964]

Ah, some of the sweetest moments of my visits to Liverpool. I first heard the song as a kid in grade school, and it made its mark on my heart.

[@merseysidemoments6936]

Good to hear from Merseyheart. I hope you enjoyed your travelling on the Mersey Ferries. They really are a special part of my life too!
Mike

[@A380avaiton]

I love looking back at all the memories

[@merseysidemoments6936]

Thanks for taking the time to place your nice comment. I always feel it is a privilege to have taken these photographs and the ability to share my ‘Merseyside Moments’ with everyone. Mike the Bike ~ September 3 2021

[@williamanderson5437]

All original names of The Birkenhead Ferries were named after Wirral / Birkenhead areas. Royal Iris & Royal Daffodil - were 'different designs' and usually only operated between New Brighton, Wallasey & Liverpool.
The Norwegian Vikings only arrived (from Dublin), on Wirral in 903ad (first crossing to Formby between settlements later on... !). Birkenhead Priory was built (by the six monks), around 1080+ - Birkenhead Ferries started around 1100 a.d, from Monks Ferry - manned by the monks, from Birkenhead Priory - over 100 years before Liverpool even existed, and could have initiated Liverpool, due to the short distance between docks / 'pool.
Liverpool council / 'Mersey Ferries' are trying to take away Wirral / Birkenhead Heritage by renaming the Ferries - a very Dirty Trick. Since they started (until only recently), ALL ferry payments (used by the Monks to pay taxes to the Crown of England), were taken on Wirral ONLY - same as the Tunnels. This is just an example of Liverpool 'twisting and creaming' off history.
I suppose the Boy Scout movement did not have it's inaugural meeting in Grange Road, Birkenhead 7/8th January 1908 either - that must have been in Liverpool too. Birkenhead Park is NOT in Liverpool either - before you mess that up.
Apologise please to The Mayor and People of Wirral - and learn to relate history correctly - IDIOTS.

[@mikebarberoz1]

Given Liverpools long maritime history and the essential part played by the "ferry's across the mersey" they should of all had a better ending and become cruising ships during the Summer time. I well remember the Royal Iris doing just that, and what a great boat is was, New Brighten in the busy period.. up to the Liverpool Bar during cruising times, and down to just passed the Anglican Cathedral and back to the Pier head.. What a great day, bands, food and bevvies..

[@merseysidemoments6936]

Yes, definitely 'Happy Days' and 'Happy Memories' of travelling on the Mersey. Let's hope a new generation of boats will continue the 'Ferry across the Mersey' tradition. The present fleet has worked so hard as have the staff to bring enjoyment to so many people.