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LANDING STAGES , Cunard Building and Port Of Liverpool Building , as well as the Anglican Cathedral in the background ]]The Pier Head is the historic location of Liverpool 's landing stages. Trans-Atlantic Shipping Originally, the Prince's Landing Stage was situated at the Pier Head to serve the trans-Atlantic liner service. It was opened in the later nineteenth century, and scrapped in 1972 . Mersey Ferries The Mersey Ferries operate from a floating Landing Stage adjacent to the Pier Head, owned by Mersey Docks And Harbour Company . Only a few months after this stage was opened in 1972 (replacing the Prince's Landing Stage), it had to be refloated, after sinking in freak weather conditions. Similar conditions, and an extremely low tide on 2nd of March 2006, caused it sink again, probably because one of its girder's air pockets ruptured. This time it was destroyed, and a permanent replacement is not expected until late 2007. {Link without Title} Isle of Man Ferry The Isle Of Man Ferry operates from a landing stage adjacent to the one used by the Mersey Ferries. THe Mersey Ferries are currently sharing this stage, until a temporary replacement for theirs can be provided. MEMORIALS There are several memorials at the Pier Head including one to Captain J. F. Walker and one to the Engineer s who heroically remained at their posts during the sinking of the RMS ''Titanic'' . TRANSPORT LINKS In addition to the Mersey Ferries, the Pier Head previously served as a major Tram and later Bus Interchange . The Pier Head was originally served by both Liverpool Riverside Station , and by James Street Station , a short walk away. Liverpool Riverside has since closed. Mersey Travel are in talks with Liverpool City Council to fast track a multimillion pound ferry terminal at the Pier Head. EXTERNAL LINKS
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