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. Unfortunately we have no information on the meaning or origin of these arms yet. If you have any information on the origin or meaning of these arms, or have additional images that you want to share, please mail us your information ! Literature : United Kingdom heraldry portal This page is part of the United Kingdom heraldry portal Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry: National arms of United Kingdom Arms of Counties Arms of cities and towns Heraldry in England Heraldry in Scotland Heraldry in Wales Heraldry in Northern Ireland Channel Islands Overseas possessions Heraldic literature of United Kingdom Total pages non military heraldry in the United Kingdom section : 8,944 of which images : 6,472 Total pages in the military heraldry of the United Kingdom section : 7,935 of which images : 4,200 Other heraldry: Ecclesiastical heraldry Military heraldry Educational heraldry Institutional heraldry Corporate heraldry Heraldic postcards Heraldic stamps Personal arms