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	MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR BOARD Institutional Heraldry of the World: United Kingdom England

Official blazon
English	Arms: Argent, a bend wavy azure between in chief a cormorant, holding in the beak a branch of seaweed called laver, proper and in base an estoile of the second. Crest: On a wreath of the colours, On waves of the sea and in front of a lighthouse a dolphin naiant, all proper. Supporters: On the dexter side a representation of Neptune proper and on the sinister side a representation of Mercury proper. Motto: Business in Great Waters

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on January 30, 1948.

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