Article: International boat show set for city; Yacht extravaganza in historic docks.(News)

Byline: LUKE TRAYNOR

A MAJOR new international boat show could be held in Liverpool in 2011.

The Liverpool Boat Show would be held in the historic surroundings of Albert Dock, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors and injecting millions of pounds into the city's economy.

Liverpool Council, the North West Development Agency (NWDA), The Mersey Partnership (TMP) and the new Liverpool Waterfront Partnership are all backing the plan.

The show has secured major funding from the European Union and now further support is needed to secure a date in the calendar.

A preview event, which possible marine exhibitors will be invited ...

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