Some have even had to venture into warzones as part of their work
A small community tucked away overlooking the River Mersey is providing a home for retired seafarers who are settling there after decades of travelling the world.
Bob Lockwood, 84, worked at sea for over 20 years and can remember when he first moved to the area. He now lives in the new supported living apartment block on Webster Avenue. He said: “It brings a community together. I know of nowhere outside of here where you find something like it. You can see everything that goes up and down the river.”
He said the community feeling between people is strong on the estate, adding: “That is the brilliant thing about it. This place has put me in touch with somebody I hadn’t seen for 74 years. I first met him in 1951 when I first played cricket. I still remember his name and everything. It’s ideal, the place is terrific and the way it’s kept is perfect.”Bert Keith said he “was destined for the sea” and his love started when he was taken out with his family deep sea fishing at the age of 8.
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