The streets of Liverpool and the River Mersey are set for the arrival of a fun new tourist attraction this spring as an amphibious vehicle tour is launched. Insider Media reports that the vehicle, which is designed to carry passengers on both land and water, was seven years in the making.
The vehicle has been built by Seahorse Amphibious, and will be operated by Splash Tours. The 60-minute route will take in the city’s iconic sights, including the Royal Albert Dock, the Royal Liver Building, Liverpool Cathedral, St George;s Hall, and Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral.
Tour operator Ed Lumley said: “We cannot wait to launch Splash Tours in one of the world’s most exhilarating and dynamic cities, allowing visitors to experience Liverpool from two very different perspectives – from its fabled streets, which tell a story or two, to its iconic and world-famous waterfront.”
Sean Morrison, estate manager at Royal Albert Dock, added: “It’s wonderful to add Splash Tours Liverpool to the growing list of vibrant attractions available at the dock.”
“In a city steeped with history, we’re delighted to be part of a unique experience that allows visitors to immerse themselves in Liverpool and provides an exciting opportunity to see the iconic waterfront like never before.”
Amphibious vehicles are far from a modern invention, with the earliest prototype first launched in 1770. The design was credited to the Italian nobleman and inventor, Prince Raimondo di Sangro of Sansevero. During the 1870s, a Canadian logging company developed a successful steam powered tug that was known as an “Alligator.’
Now, amphibious vehicles are often used for military, search and rescue, and recreational purposes.
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