Manchester United's badge was already changed at least three times since the 1960s. Interestingly, all of the logos, there is always a ship at the peak. Figure ship with four screens that depict the Manchester Canal, a waterway built to liberate the city of Manchester from dependence of the Liverpool.
Since 19th century, Manchester grew rapidly as an industrial city. Its population jumped from 322,000 people in 1801 to more than a million people in 50 years. The rapid development of Manchester is not only supported by Lancashire cotton industry, but also the development of manufacturing industry, machinery and textiles.
The lack of port made import-export activity in Manchester must be channeled through rail or road to the port of Liverpool. Manchester finally decided to build their own pier which have direct access to the sea. Then, in 1887 until 1894 with a cost of 15 million pounds, Manchester Canal was built, its 58 kilometers long.
Since then, residents feel the prosperity because of Manchester docks and canal. In fact, since then also the symbol of Manchester city council changed, added to majestic sailing ship. Badge of Manchester United soccer club was decorated with four sailing ship was almost certainly inspired by the glory Manchester city that turned into a city that developed from the opening of the canal and docks in the city.
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