The Greatest Sea Ballad of all Time
‘The Leaving of Liverpool’ is a 19th‑century folk ballad. It is also a sea shanty, best known as a sailor’s lament. It speaks about parting from home and a loved one before a long voyage.
MORE THAN A STORM IN A TEACUP
From the comparative safety of the liner’s wheelhouse, I tried with difficulty to hold the vessel on its course as the distressed vessel reared into the 100 mph-plus shrieking winds. Total focus was needed as like a cork in a storm the cargo vessel head-butted each massive oncoming wave.
US LAUNCHES WORLD’S FIRST UNMANNED SHIP
The absence of a crew in innovative vessels reduces costs, improves performance and increases reliability. The design perfectly withstands long-term wear and tear, allowing the ships to remain stealthy and resilient to threats.
THE PHANTOM OF OPHELIA
Trying desperately not to lose a grip on the chilling situation it crossed Julian’s mind that if an unseen force could control his flashlight and the vault’s temperature then it could cause the disappearance of the ladder and trapdoor. No sooner had the thought crossed his mind than he heard a slight thump. The trapdoor over his head had slammed shut.
THE STIGMA ENIGMA VIGILANTE THRILLER
The enfeebled Enzo Saporito was in no condition to resist as the neck of the container after Scarlett’s fingerprints had been wiped, was first pressed into his hand and then applied to his half-open lips. It was a small matter that required little assistance from his assassin.
GUESS WHO I MET IN THE PUB TONIGHT
These real and legendary celebrities included Frank Sinatra, Roy Rogers, Judy Garland, Sammy Davis Jr, Tom Jones, Charlie Chaplin, Laurel and Hardy and Harry Houdini. Ma’s is still a favourite haunt of performers from stage and screen.
LIVERPOOL THE ENIGMATIC MARITIME CITY
Predominantly Christian their last poignant sight of Europe was the enigmatic Church of Our Lady and Saint Nicholas. Known as ‘The Sailor’s Church’ this sacred place of worship since 1250 had been a sentinel and lighthouse for those embarking and disembarking from thousands of vessels plying the high seas.
A SEA VENEER OF LIVERPOOL
‘We enjoyed a celebrity status.’ His verse captures the soul of Liverpool as it was before the city was transformed. 3,000 copies of A Sea Veneer of Merseyside and Believing of Liverpool were sold out in weeks.
Palm Line and the Liverpool Docker with the Midas Touch
One afternoon, whilst heeding a call of nature by using one of the dock toilets his eye caught sight of a copy of the Daily Telegraph. Bored, he flicked through the newspaper’s pages as he waited to discharge his cargo.
THE STIGMA ENIGMA
Experience also taught the senior officer that a subject could look him straight in the eye and without blinking come out with the most blatant lie.
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