Inaugural sailing of Newly brightly Painted Dazzle Mersey Ferry in April, 2015 operating ship across the River Mersey. Dazzle Ferry painted design created by Sir Peter Blake, as part of the First World War commemorations. River Explorer Cruise aboard Snowdrop the brightly painted Dazzle Ferry Boat. The ferry was selected as a "dazzle ship"; and was given a unique new livery inspired by the First World War dazzle camouflage
Prepare to be dazzled as the Mersey Ferry becomes the only operating Dazzle Ship in the UK from 2nd April*. Designed by esteemed British pop artist Sir Peter Blake, the eye-catching pattern will cover the ‘Snowdrop’ ferry for two years as part of the World War One Commemorations. Coined ‘Everybody Razzle Dazzle’ the project is commissioned by Liverpool Biennial, 14–18 NOW the First World War Centenary Art Commissions, and Tate Liverpool in partnership with Merseytravel and National Museums Liverpool (Merseyside Maritime Museum). Supported by Arts Council England, National Lottery through the Heritage Lottery Fund and Department for Culture Media and Sport. Unlike other forms of camouflage, dazzle works not by concealing but by baffling the eye; making it difficult for the enemy to estimate a target’s range, speed and direction. Each ship’s unique dazzle pattern featured monochrome and colour in order to avoid making classes of ships instantly recognisable to enemy U-boats and aircraft. Sir Peter Thomas Blake, CBE, RDI, RA (born 25 June 1932) is an English pop artist, best known for co-creating the sleeve design for the Beatles' album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.
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Location: Liverpool, Merseyside, UK
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