Wirral U-Boat visited by 31,000 people

Sep 30 2009 by Lorna Hughes, Birkenhead News

MORE than 31,000 people have visited Wirral’s U-Boat since it moved to Woodside Ferry Terminal.

U534 moved to its new home seven months ago after it was bought by Merseytravel following the collapse of Wirral’s Historic Warship Trust in 2006.

It has taken pride of place in a new attraction called The U-Boat Story.

Merseytravel said it had expected 28,000 people to visit during the whole of the first year.

Chief executive Neil Scales said: “The U-Boat Story has been a resounding success. It has exceeded our expectations and we are absolutely delighted.

“As well as numerous school parties, visitors have included the crew of a British nuclear submarine, the German Ambassador to the UK, members of the British Legion and last week we had three ladies who served in the Women’s Royal Naval Service during World War II.

“U-534 is one of only four U-boats left in the world, it is unique in the UK, and people recognise its importance in the history of maritime warfare.”

The U-Boat Story is open every day from 10.30am – 5.30pm, with the last admission at 5pm.