Maritime Heritage, Maritime Futures Campaign

At Mersey Maritime, we are proud to share The Danny’s Maritime Heritage, Maritime Futures Campaign – a transformative initiative that celebrates our region’s rich maritime history whilst creating exciting opportunities for education and community engagement.

This innovative campaign is about more than preserving the past; it’s about inspiring the future. The Danny, or the Daniel Adamson, is a beautifully restored 1903 steamship that serves as a living link to the golden age of British engineering and maritime innovation. Once a vessel for industrialists and dignitaries, she now provides an extraordinary platform for storytelling, education, and community connection, offering a unique way to engage with the region’s maritime identity.

Support the MHMF 20/20 Campaign:

The Maritime Heritage, Maritime Futures (MHMF) 20/20 Campaign aims to raise £20,000 with the help of 20 local businesses pledging £1,000 each. Funds raised will directly support educational outreach programs with schools, colleges, and universities, engaging young people with maritime history, skills, and career pathways.

Why your business should get involved:

Becoming a campaign supporter is an opportunity to showcase your commitment to education, sustainability, and heritage preservation. It’s also a chance to align your business with a campaign that’s making a tangible difference in our community.

Benefits for supporters include:

  • Featuring the company logo on The Danny’s website
  • Special recognition in campaign materials and brochures
  • Maritime Heritage, Maritime Futures Partnership Badge for use on sponsor websites and signatures
  • Invitation to future MHMF events hosted by The Danny.
  • Two complimentary tickets for a cruise of choice

The impact so far:

Since beginning the journey to connect with community and young people, previous support has allowed The Danny to make real difference.  This includes:

  • Over 210 young people from colleges, youth groups, and alternative education settings have engaged with The Danny, learning valuable skills and history
  • 330 children and their families have enjoyed The Danny’s family activity days, STEM events, and cruises—sparking curiosity and joy.
  • The Danny has inspired 1,500 older adults through talks to U3A and other local activity groups, enriching their knowledge and sense of community
  • They Danny has hosted 30 open days with free tours of the vessel, offering everyone the chance to explore and learn

Get involved today

This is your opportunity to champion the Liverpool City Region’s maritime legacy whilst contributing to a sustainable future for the sector. To learn more about the campaign or to pledge your support, visit The Danny’s website or get in touch with us at Mersey Maritime HERE

Together, we can ensure that our maritime heritage continues to inspire and empower future generations.

EVENTS
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Access to monthly Face-2-Face breakfast events
Opportunity to attend workshops, forums and meet the buyers’ events (priority access dependant on membership level and business relevance) Limited
Opportunity to attend executive dinners and drinks Limited
Opportunity to meet VIP guests, industry leaders and stakeholders Limited
Priority booking for tickets / tables at Mersey Maritime Industry Awards
Opportunity to present / host specific events at your own facilities Limited Limited
Creation of bespoke events programme to support your business focus / priorities Limited
Opportunity to attend national events and forums Limited Limited
COMMUNICATION / PR
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Opportunity to feature in social media marketing campaigns where appropriate Limited
Opportunity to promote your news, events and job vacancies via the weekly email / newsletters Limited
Receive weekly email including industry updates, news, events
Opportunity to be featured as ‘Spotlight’ Member of newsletters Limited
Access to funding, support, guidance and expertise Limited
New member shoutout
DIGITAL
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Logo and website link on Mersey Maritime website
Website link on Mersey Maritime email signature
RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
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Dedicated account manager Limited
Annual membership meeting (online or in-person dependant on membership level)
Quarterly meetings and reporting Limited
BUSINESS SUPPORT
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Creation of bespoke package of business support, marketing and events tailored to your business Limited
Facilitation of membership network introductions Limited Limited
Facilitation of introduction to relevant industry, academia and government stakeholders Limited Limited
BESPOKE REQUIREMENTS
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Bespoke services and solutions Limited
Events Micro Standard Executive Sponsor Partner

Access to monthly Face-2-Face breakfast events

Opportunity to attend workshops, forums and meet the buyers’ events (priority access dependant on membership level and business relevance)

Limited
Limited

Opportunity to present at Face-2-Face and networking events

Limited

Opportunity to attend executive dinners and drinks

Limited

Opportunity to meet VIP guests, industry leaders and stakeholders

Limited

Opportunity to attend The Maritime Exchange Conference

Limited
Limited

Priority booking for tickets / tables at Mersey Maritime Industry Awards

Limited
Limited

Opportunity to have 1-2-1 with Mersey Maritime board members

Opportunity to host specific events at your own facilities

Creation of bespoke events programme to support your business focus / priorities

Limited

Opportunity to attend Maritime UK and other national trade bodies events and forums

Limited
Limited
Communication / PR Micro Standard Executive Sponsor Partner
Opportunity to feature in social media marketing campaigns where appropriate
Limited
Limited
Opportunity to promote your news, events and job vacancies via the Ezine
Limited
Limited
Limited
Receive regular updates, news, events and Ezine (tailored to membership level)
Opportunity to be Ezine Member of the Month
Digital Micro Standard Executive Sponsor Partner
Logo and website link on Mersey Maritime website
Website link on Mersey Maritime email signature
Relationship Management Micro Standard Executive Sponsor Partner
Dedicated account manager
Quarterly meetings and reporting
Limited
Business Support Micro Standard Executive Sponsor Partner
Creation of bespoke package of business support, marketing and events tailored to your business
Limited
Access to funding, support, guidance and expertise from Dr Matt Fulton, Chief Innovation Officer (additional resource from Liverpool John Moores University, University of Liverpool and MTC)
Limited
Limited
Direct access to Government elected and officials – local, regional, national and international
Limited
Facilitation of B2B introductions
Limited
Discounted rates for use of conference facilities at Mersey Maritime
Access to Maritime UK and other national trade bodies through Chris Shirling-Rooke, Mersey Maritime CEO’s role as Assistant Chair of Maritime UK
Limited
Limited
Bespoke Requirements Micro Standard Executive Sponsor Partner
Bespoke services and solutions