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They wouldn't be anchor blocks with chains connected to the pier would they?

They may just be breakers to stop waves going over the buildings. Or caps over large sewer outlets.

Seem to remember some blocks a bit smaller than that by woodside area, these were below surface water outfalls and were there to stop massive holes being dug into sand/mud by the cascading water.

Took these blocks out in 1996 as part of the Wall/groyne works. They were hollow (would have cost a lot more if solid!). I was led to understand they were 'alongside' facilities for ferry boats, similar to the vertical/horizontal timber latticework that existed around Egremont headland (grooves for the verticals still visible).

This is a picture of the buildings at the top, taken in 1908. On the right was the night club, Davey Jones Locker. Then in the middle was the old payments booths for the ferry which they took apart and was used by a sailing club. Then on the left was the old bandstand.

Here's a picture for you before the 2 blocks were built and look at the town hall!

According to Wikipedia the Town Hall opened in 1916. Again it would be good to get dates for these pictures. I much prefer the idea that the blocks were to do with the ferries than that they were sewage caps! (Where are the outlets on this bit of the coast? All I can think of is the sewage pipe at Harrison Drive that was between where the old shalets were and where the Derby Pool was.)

Fantastic info coming in - thanks for helping to answer one of those little mysteries I lived with as long as I can remember!

I've seen a picture in one of my Wirral books (cue for scrabble through the bookshelves) showing a Wallasey ferry beached near Egremont. Done on purpose for a quick inspection job or to remove anything caught in one of the propellors etc.

Remember my Dad telling me that when this happened, hoards of youngsters would be on the beach to have a look.

The ferry wasn't near the wall or those blocks though. Quite a few yards offshore. MMmmmmmm ?

(Where are the outlets on this bit of the coast? All I can think of is the sewage pipe at Harrison Drive that was between where the old shalets were and where the Derby Pool was.)

There were sewage pipes between Seacombe Ferry and Guinea Gap (nearer Seacombe Ferry)- Two I think

I remember the boats being beached for repairs, seem quiet often but things were always bigger aswell. Here's a picture of the mountwood being re-floated.

Thanks ahbaldy. Saves a visit into dry dock. Reeeeeeeel cheap !

Nice pics, fond memories of Seacombe,Egremont.

Talking about beaching boats, here'e a good one in New Brighton.

I wonder if this was a deliberate beaching or not? I seem to recall the "beach" around the lighthouse is exposed rock. Not a good place for the old girl to rest her bottom !

Maybe the skipper had been on the cooking sherry and turned right a bit too soon ?? One of those "Oh sh*t" moments !

Another great pic. Thanks.

Is it an Isle of Man boat? I can just make out King Orry at the bottom of the photo.

Yes, one of the pre-war I.O.M. Steam Packet Co's vessels. I think there were two more King Orry's after her.