This story looks at the history of Mersey flats, a type of boat used on and around the River Mersey from the 16th century to the 20th century. In this story you can find out what Mersey flats were and why they were needed on the River Mersey. You can also read about the different type of work which Mersey flats performed and how they were powered. Finally, you can learn a little about what it was like to work on a Mersey flat and the people who did this job.
