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Maritime tribute to Queen Elizabeth II to take place on the Mersey

September 13, 2022
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Maritime tribute to Queen Elizabeth II to take place on the Mersey

Tomorrow (Wednesday, September 14), vessels will gather on the River Mersey for a maritime tribute to Queen Elizabeth II.

All working vessels on the river will gather in front of the Three Graces (Liver Building, Cunard Building and the Port of Liverpool Building) at 2pm. The formation will include pilot launch boats, RNLI Lifeboats, river tugs, Mersey Ferries and the Disney Magic cruise liner. They will all blow their whistles in tribute to The Sovereign, who passed away last week. 

River tugs will perform Fleur De Lis – spraying water from their fire cannons. 

Vessels currently within Liverpool and Wirral dock systems, including at Cammell Laird in Birkenhead, will also sound their whistles in unison, showing solidarity with the maritime salute.   

A bagpiper will perform ahead of the 2pm moment, and will signal the end of the minute by playing the lament. 

It is expected around 20 working vessels will be involved in the short tribute which has been co-ordinated by the city council’s Cruise Liverpool team.

Mayor of the Liverpool City Region, Steve Rotheram, said: 

“This is going to be a really special moment for the public to come together on the banks of the River Mersey to observe a unique tribute to the incredible life of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II with a magnificent maritime spectacle.

“Our region’s maritime links to the Royal Family run deep, with both Her Majesty and royal vessels having visited the Port of Liverpool several times throughout her 70-year reign. This is a chance for members of the seafaring community, local residents, and visitors, to pay their respects on our iconic waterfront in the way that only our region can do best.”

Head of Cruise Liverpool, Angie Redhead, said: 

“It felt wholly fitting that our river community marked the passing of the monarch in our own special way. 

“Cruise Liverpool co-ordinated a call with all of our River Mersey operators and we were immediately overwhelmed with offers to support and participate. 

“Our ‘Maritime Moment’ may be brief, but it will be impactful and it means a lot to our maritime community that we are able to play our part in honouring the Queen, on behalf of the great port city of Liverpool.”

Members of the public are encouraged to head to the Pier Head to watch the historic moment. 

Lord Mayor of Liverpool Councillor Roy Gladden, Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram, Naval Regional Commander for Northern England and Isle of Man, Commodore Phillip Waterhouse and Harbour Master Gary Doyle will watch the tribute from a docked Mersey Ferry.

READ MORE: Life on Board: New gallery to open at Merseyside Maritime Museum

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