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Mersey Dredgers

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43.0 x 56.0 cm
Due to the narrowing estuary between Birkenhead and Liverpool, the Mersey with its strong tidal currents was prone to silting. The resulting sand bars caused major problems for larger ships, and the channel had to be dredged to increase its navigable depth. This image shows a dredger ship under repair at the Canning Graving Dock, and the dome-less Custom House can be seen on the far left. This watercolour was included in the second “Recording Merseyside” exhibition at the Bluecoat Chambers in 1946, organised by the City Council to visually record Liverpool

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Is "Mersey Dredgers" by Jack Coburn Witherop in the public domain?

Regarding copyright, "Mersey Dredgers" is still protected by copyright.

At what age did Jack Coburn Witherop make "Mersey Dredgers"?

Jack Coburn Witherop was 40 years old when creating "Mersey Dredgers" in 1946. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1906.

Which color stands out most in "Mersey Dredgers"?

The dominant color of "Mersey Dredgers" by Jack Coburn Witherop is putty (#d6d1cf).

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