The iconic ship the Spurn lightship has been towed to its new berth in Hull Marina after returning to the marina following a 14-month restoration project, the BBC reports. It’ll be moored as a visitor attraction at the newly built site near Murdoch’s Connection footbridge.
Built in Goole Shipbuilding, back in 1927, the actual name of the shop is Light Vessel No.12 Spurn – and it was based at the Spurn station outside the Humber guiding ships travelling to the region’s ports.. The Humber is one of the world’s most treacherous waterways and even today river pilots are required to guide ships in and out.
It was decommissioned back in 1975 and bought by Hull City Council in 1983 and restored as the Spurn become being opened as a floating museum in Hull Marina.
The aim is for the Spurn Lightship museum to open in spring. The museum will focus on new projections, film and immersive south and graphics so visitors can explore the lightships and its rich history.
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Councillor Mike Ross, leader of Hull City Council, said: “This is a tremendous achievement and the final piece in the jigsaw before the Spurn Lightship can reopen to visitors and everyone can enjoy the attraction once again. Spurn being moved to her long-term home is the first element of Hull Maritime project.”
The restoration of the ship forms part of the £30m maritime project, according to Hull City Council. The project aims to refurbish the Maritime Musuem and redevelop the former North End Shipyard. Work on the Maritime Musuem and the North End Shipyard is expected to be completed by early 2025, the council have said.
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Feature Image Credit: Hull City Council
