Mersey

American

[mur-zee] / ˈmɜr zi /

noun

a river in W England, flowing W from Derbyshire to the Irish Sea. 70 miles (115 km) long.
a river in SW Nova Scotia, in SE Canada, flowing SE to the Atlantic Ocean. About 25 miles (40 km) long.

Mersey British

/ ˈmɜːzɪ /

noun

a river in W England, rising in N Derbyshire and flowing northwest and west to the Irish Sea through a large estuary on which is situated the port of Liverpool. Length: about 112 km (70 miles)

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Firefighters have been tackling a blaze at a suspected illegal waste dump close to the River Mersey in Greater Manchester.

From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026

It is understood another British naval vessel, HMS Mersey, was monitoring the Russian ship at the time.

From Barron's ● Jun. 16, 2026

The Royal Iris of the Mersey featured in the 1965 film Ferry Cross the Mersey, starring the band Gerry and the Pacemakers, who also sang the legendary title song.

From BBC ● Mar. 29, 2026

An "iconic" ferry that crossed on the River Mersey for 66 years has set sail on its final voyage.

From BBC ● Mar. 29, 2026

You told them I 'd double the pay if we catch the American ship in the Mersey.

From The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. I (of II) by Charles James Lever

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