4572 x 3648 px | 38,7 x 30,9 cm | 15,2 x 12,2 inches | 300dpi
Date de la prise de vue:
16 janvier 2023
Lieu:
Royal Albert Dock, 3-4 The Colonnades, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK, L3 4AA
Informations supplémentaires:
Liverpool pilot cutter number 2, 1953 The largest object in National Museums Liverpool's collections is the Edmund Gardner, a former pilot cutter that can now be found in dry dock opposite the Maritime Museum. Strong currents, shifting sandbanks, rocks, dangerous weather and two tides a day - with a difference of 11 metres - make the approach to Liverpool by ship a risky business. Marine pilots are seafarers with local knowledge of the River Mersey, who guide ships safely through these various hazards. “The object of a pilot today is the same as it was back in 1766 – to get a ship, its crew and its cargo safely into port in a timely manner…” - Geoff Topp, Liverpool Pilot, 1967-2002 During her working life of almost 30 years the Edmund Gardner was essentially a base out in the Irish Sea for the Pilotage Service, providing accommodation for up to 32 pilots at a time. The pilots met all shipping approaching the Mersey and guided them into and out of the docks, to ensure their safety. The Edmund Gardner's historic importance has been recognized by the National Historic Ships Committee, which has included the vessel in its National Core Collection of Historic Ships. She has also received the World Ship Trust's award as an outstanding example of ship preservation. More info at https://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/edmund-gardner/pilot-ship
