Archive for April, 2012

The Pier Head Memorial “All Heroes of the Marine Engine Room”

The Pier Head Memorial “All Heroes of the Marine Engine Room”

Noon on Sunday 15th April saw a ceremony to dedicate a plaque to honour all members of the marine engine room who have lost there lives while doing their duty. This was organised by the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology, North West Branch. See more here.

Read More

The Blue Funnel Association

The Blue Funnel Association

The Blue Funnel Association meet on the last Saturday of the month. It’s a chance for everyone who worked on the Blue Funnel line to get together and exchange stories. Alfred Holt and Company, marketed as the Blue Funnel Line, was founded by Alfred Holt on 16 January 1866. The main operating subsidiary was the Ocean Steam Ship Company, which…

Read More