Seventh year of the 20th Century,
first jewel in our waterfront crown.
Arnold Thornly's magnificent design,
added culture to our Merseyside town.
Carved stone, steam and sailing ships,
adorn each side of the door.
Go inside, see Pontoni's signature,
inlaid in the extravagant floor.
Gold lettered rolls of Remembrance,
honour Liverpool's employee's dead.
The magnificent Italian mosaic compass,
is correct at each point it is said.
Sun shines on stained glass windows,
where every minute ray is caught.
"Do business in great waters."
Motto coat of arms of the Port.
Ascend the spiral staircase,
as elegant as any stately hall.
Read Psalm 107, verse 23,
displayed around the wall.
Seashells, horses and anchors,
a nautical decor persists.
Windows designate countries of trades,
sadly some no longer exist.
