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Issue Date:- 9 June 2008

HMS Ark Royal in the Mersey
Photographs by Patrick Trollope.

A magnificent sight was in store for anyone who headed down to the banks of the river Mersey, as in the estuary, over the 6 June 2008 to 9 June 2008, HMS Ark Royal was berthed alongside the new Liverpool Cruise Liner Terminal. HMS Ark Royal is not only the UK’s Fleet Flagship, but also she is the largest warship in the Royal Navy’s fleet with a crew of 600 men and women, so it came as no surprise that She was to be become a major draw.  Thousand flocked over the weekend to the Pier Head from tourists and to locals alike, all with the hopes of capturing a glimpse of this very important visitor. 

Her stunning appearance against the back drop of the Liver Buildings was a sight that many will remember for the rest of their lives.   If you were lucky enough, on Saturday, to get on board the 20,000 tonne Invincible Class vessel, you would have seen for yourself, just how amazing she is, not just on the outside, but on the inside as well.

One of the crew told us that:- "What has made it even more heartening was the fact that our crew has had such a warm reception from everyone.  We always expect a massive interest in any of our ships, when the come into a port, but this was an amazing turn out.  It was so nice to see so many members of the public flocking down to see our Flagship. Liverpool is a fantastic city and all of us onboard are so pleased to have had this opportunity to visit."

HMS Ark Royal’s Commanding Officer, Captain Mike Mansergh, said:- "We are delighted with the turnout and the reception that Liverpool has given us. The Royal Navy has always received a warm welcome from the the UK's cities, but this was truly amazing."

Photographs below by Sally Devine.
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