March 2025
The March meeting started with the branch AGM, followed by a DVD about FERRIES ACROSS THE MERSEY in the period 1901 to 1996. The show included some rare 1901 film and onward, featured film of ferries in stormy weather, visits to the bridge and engine room. Earlier tugs were illustrated either by photos or diagrams and all accompanied by an excellent narrative. Also seen were views of the piers that the ferries served and included luggage boats and horse traffic. The pier mounted fog bells were explained these were used before the days of radar with their unique system of strikes of the bell for each pier to assist the ferry captains navigate in the fog.