A now lost pirate ship attraction that spent years anchored in a Liverpool park is still fondly remembered by generations of children.
The Jolly Roger pirate ship had been a popular feature of Sefton Park since 1928. The first version of the ship was installed as part of a Peter Pan themed corner of the park, which included Wendy's hut and a statue of Peter Pan, the latter still resides in the park by the palm house to this day.
The statue, palm house and the Jolly Roger became focal points for the celebrations of the coronation of King George VI when they were floodlit in 1937. The original ship was built over a period of two months by Cunard workmen at Huskisson Dock.
