Maritime Archives and Library at Merseyside Maritime Museum

Albert Dock, Liverpool

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Merseyside Maritime Museum

The Archives and Library section of the Merseyside Maritime Museum houses a fine collection of maritime books and documents spanning three centuries. These include one of the finest collections of merchant shipping records in the UK. Every aspect of Liverpool's maritime history from the early 18th-century is covered.

The Maritime Archives & Library is open Tuesday-Thursday 10.30am-4.30pm (closed Christmas and the first 3 weeks in January for stocktaking).  Telephone 0151 4784424 (+44 151 4784424) for further details/enquiries.

Our website contains details of our major collections and a number of helpful information sheets and research guides.