Prince Albert’s visit to Liverpool in 1846

During his visit to Liverpool in July 1846, Prince Albert, consort to Queen Victoria, officially opened the Albert Dock and a new sailors’ home. Some scenes from his visit are shown below.
 

Views of the procession

On the Mersey

Believed to be a model of ‘HMS Fairy’ the yacht used by Price Albert on the Mersey during his visit.

Source: old print

Source: old print

Source: unknown

Source: old print

Source: old print

Source: old print

Source: old prints on Liverpool Picturebook

Scenes showing the opening of Albert Dock and the Liverpool Sailors Home.

Source: London Illustrated News August 1st 1846

Shows HMS Fairy entering the Albert Dock, the ‘Dejeuner’, also at the Dock, and Prince Albert leaving the Dock.

Scene showing the laying of the keystone for Liverpool Sailors Home.