Liverpool marked Merchant Navy Day on Sunday 1 September with a special service and wreath-laying ceremony.
A public service of celebration was held at Liverpool Parish Church, followed by a procession to the Merchant Navy memorial on the Pier Head.
The service was attended by Lord-Lieutenant of Merseyside Mark Blundell, Lord Mayor of Liverpool Cllr Richard Kemp CBE, and Council Leader Cllr Liam Robinson.