FERRY CROSS THE MERSEY

Life goes on day after day
Hearts torn in every way

So ferry 'cross the Mersey
'Cause this land's the place I love
And here I'll stay
Remember the song? “Ferry Cross the Mersey” by Gerry & the Pacemakers. It was one of my favourites in my youth.
Shot taken while waiting to board the Ferry to Gozo where we went to spend the weekend with my brother and sister and their spouses early in November.
This is the Malta-Gozo ferry approaching the ċirkewwa terminal in Malta.. There are three of them plus another hired from a Greek company. This one plus the two other are named Ta’ Pinu, Gaudos and Malita. The Maltese ferries were designed and built at the Malta Dockyard in early 21st century for the specific needs of increasing transport between the two islands. The Greek vessel was added later when the requirements exceeded the needs of the times. Nowadays there is also a fast ferry service from Valletta.
Thank you very much for all your looks, for your comments and for the fav's on yesterday's posting.

[Diana]

Yes I remember the song very well, I used to love the group. Fabulous capture and scene, I always like your interesting narratives. I was on one of those ferries many years ago when we went to Gozo on a diving holiday.

[Beryl Lloyd]

A lovely boat ! and yes I remember well the song by Gerry and The Pacemakers ! I shall be quietly humming the song as my voice is far too croaky with this winter flue !

[william wooderson]

Aagh I've got that song going round in my head now!

[Casablanca]

Singing the song now! I was at university up there so naturally have been on that ferry 'cross The Mersey. Memories! Nice proper ferry in your shot, very nostalgic.

[Babs]

Yes I remember the song, one of my favourites of the 60s,
Love the ferryboat

[Rob Z]

Such a sturdy looking boat - able to work in most conditions..

[Susan Wakely]

Now i have that song as an ear worm.

[Joan Robillard]

I loved that song. My husband and I loved taking ferries. I don't know how many we took.

[Brian]

Great image and narration.

[Jo]

Can’t stop hearing the song now. I Remember many years ago going on the actual ferry

[KWind]

The water looks so dark! We loved our day in Malta. Next time we'll come for longer and maybe take a ferry!

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Lovely shot.

[Fisher Family]

A lovely shot of the ferry! I love the old Beatles songs, they create such beautiful images in their songs.

Ian

[gloria jones]

Great capture...I remember listening to that song back in the day.

[Michelle]

Lovely capture and a song stuck in my head!

[Beverley]

Wonderful tune… really nice capture of the ferry.

[Margaret Brown]

Super capture and a great pop song

[Sue Cooper]

A nice capture.

[Carole Sandford]

A long way from the Mersey! Lovey capture though.

[John]

Love that song! So nice to see this association with it.

[l.eggzy (Linda)]

I remember the song from my dad having it. I think it was also one of his party songs he would sing at parties. It looks a very sturdy ferry & nice capture

[eDorre]

Neat composition and fun with the song

[Dorothy]

Oh that was one of my favourite songs! Still is!