Stretching out into the River Mersey is the old jetty at Rock Ferry. The jetty was originally used by Mersey Ferries when there was a Rock Ferry service but this ended in 1957 and the jetty was greatly modified for use by the new Tranmere Oil Terminal in 1960, it now no longer appears to be used, two more modern jetties lies a short distance up river.
The Old Oil Jetty
Stretching out into the River Mersey is the old jetty at Rock Ferry. The jetty was originally used by Mersey Ferries when there was a Rock Ferry service but this ended in 1957 and the jetty was greatly modified for use by the new Tranmere Oil Terminal in 1960, it now no longer appears to be used, two more modern jetties lies a short distance up river.
Les Auld: Thanks Genevieve, appreciate the comment.
graham pickett
SOUTHSEA ENGLAND
2 Sep 2009, 07:03
Quite a difference in high and low tides with the depth of water judging from your shot Les,hope you kept your feet dry !!! Excellent marine study well captured and good info as well.Like the positioning and angle you have used.
Les Auld: A ten metre tidal range during the spring tides Graham. Taken at low tide, I walked out along an old stone jetty to get the angle. Thanks for the comment.
Quite an unusual composition and choice of subject matter. I like the heavy clouds and muddy looking water and the fact that nothing has been prettied up.
Ingrid
Les Auld: There is definitely nothing pretty along the banks of the Mersey here Ingrid. Thanks for the comment.