Liverpool in Merseyside, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Seven Royal Ships Named After the City of Liverpool

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026

1. Seven Royal Ships Named After the City of Liverpool Marker

Inscription. Seven Royal Ships have been named after the City of Liverpool

• HMS Liverpool (1741) was a 44-gun fifth-rate frigate, built as HMS Enterprise but renamed before being launched in 1741. She was sold in 1756 and became a privateer. She was reacquired by the Navy in 1759 and entered service as the 30-gun HMS Looe (1759). She was sold in 1763.

• HMS Liverpool (1758) was a 28-gun sixth-rate frigate launched in 1758 and wrecked in 1778.

• HMS Liverpool (1814) was a 50-gun frigate, later reclassified as a fourth-rate ship of the line, launched in 1814 and sold in 1822.

• HMS Liverpool was to have been a 58-gun fourth-rate Southampton-class frigate, ordered in 1825 and cancelled in 1829.

• HMS Liverpool (1860) was a fourth-rate screw frigate launched in 1860 and sold in 1875.

• HMS Liverpool (1909) was a Town-class light cruiser launched in 1909 and scrapped in 1921.

• HMS Liverpool (C11) was a later Town-class light cruiser launched in 1938 and scrapped in 1958.

• HMS Liverpool (D92) was a Type 42 destroyer launched in 1980 and deployed to the Persian Gulf during the Iraq War (Operation Telic).

The site of the Liverpool Pub was previously

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a Hotel before being destroyed during the 1941 Blitz. Upon rebuilding, the Liverpool Pub was opened below the new hotel as The Mona Castle and was later re-named as the Liverpool in conjunction with the launching of the HMS Liverpool (D92) in 1980.

Erected by The Liverpool Pub.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1741.

Location. 53° 24.296′ N, 2° 59.5′ W. Marker is in Liverpool, England, in Merseyside. It is on James Street east of The Strand, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 14 James Street, Liverpool, England L2 7PQ, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North West England.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Albion House (within shouting distance

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026

2. Seven Royal Ships Named After the City of Liverpool Marker

This marker is located outside of The Liverpool, located next to the James Street Merseyrail station.

of this marker); The Oceanic Navigation Steam Company (within shouting distance of this marker); Derby Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Victoria (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Corn Exchange (about 90 meters away); Remember the Great Famine / Coinnigh Cuimhne ar an Gorta Mór (about 90 meters away); Castle Street (about 120 meters away); Castle Hey Chapel (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Liverpool.

HMS Liverpool (D92) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by U.S. Navy/PH1 Jeff Hilton

3. HMS Liverpool (D92)

A port bow view of the British Sheffield class destroyer HMS Liverpool (D92) underway alongside the battleship USS Iowa (BB-61) during operation Northern Wedding. The ships are near Cape Wrath, Scotland.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 11, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.