[BITList] Cammell Laird 'dazzles' a Mersey Ferry - Liverpool Echo

[Michael Feltham]

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> In Pictures: Cammell Laird 'dazzles' a Mersey Ferry
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> Cammell Laird <http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/cammell-laird> painters are busy bringing Sir Peter Blake’s new ‘dazzleship’ designs to life on a Mersey ferry.
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> The Snowdrop, due to be unveiled this spring, will be the third Dazzle Ship created to commemorate the centenary of World War I.
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> Sir Peter, the creator of the Beatles’ <http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/the-beatles> legendary Sgt Pepper album cover, was inspired by both the designs painted on shipping during the war to baffle the enemy, and by his own background as one of the most famous exponents of Pop Art.
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> Cllr Liam Robinson, chairman of Merseytravel, which owns and operates the Mersey Ferries, said: “To see Sir Peter’s design being brought to life is incredibly exciting. It’s eye-catching enough in dry dock and will be a real spectacle when The Snowdrop takes to the water.
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> “The Mersey Ferries are already the number one paid for attraction on Merseyside and we hope this will encourage more people to take a trip. We’re proud to be supporting such a bold and nationally significant arts and history project.”
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> The ‘Razzle Dazzle’ artwork was co-commissioned by Liverpool Biennial, 14-18 NOW WW1 Centenary Art Commissions and Tate Liverpool, in partnership with Merseytravel and National Museums Liverpool.
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> During World War One Cammell Laird completed work on nine battleships, 60 cruisers, 100 British and 95 United States destroyers, eight submarines, 123 armed merchant vessels and 107 merchant ships.
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> The Cunard passenger liner Campania and the Isle of Man Steam Packet Co steamer Ben-My-Chree were also converted at Cammell Laird into the first seaplane carriers for the Royal Navy.
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> Richard Peters, Ship Manager at Cammell Laird said: "Cammell Laird is steeped in naval history and played a key role in the First World War. We feel honoured to help commemorate the occasion by ‘dazzling’ a Mersey Ferry after we successfully dazzled the Edmund Gardner last year. The projects provides a meaningful way for Cammell Laird to reflect on the significant contribution the company made to the country during the war years.
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> "Our painters are also very pleased to be undertaking a design by Peter Blake who has such a connection with Merseyside through his Beatles work. We are further proud to support the Liverpool Biennial in its efforts to encourage visitors and investment to the region."
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