Hundreds of people lined the banks of the River Mersey to watch a special maritime tribute to the Queen.
Around 20 vessels gathered in front of the Three Graces - the Royal Liver Building, the Cunard Building and the Port of Liverpool Building - this afternoon (Wednesday), in what was described as a historic moment for the city. The vessels sounded their horns in unison in memory of the late monarch, with bagpipes marking the start and end of the minute-long display.
On the Wirral side of the water people turned up with deckchairs to watch the tribute, while others brought binoculars and a union jack flag. Hundreds of people also gathered along Liverpool's waterfront as the river tugs sprayed water from their fire cannons.
