Maritime Archive and Library

A rare early view of the famous Liverpool waterfront, full of sailing ships and taken in 1860 by local photographer G Berry of James Street.

Detail from the left of the panorama showing ships on the Mersey and the masts of many more in the docks in the background. The 'docker's clock' tower is just visible on the left.

Detail from the centre of the panorama showing St Nicholas's church on the left

Detail from just right of the centre of the panorama showing a ship approaching the Albert Dock