LV18 in Harwich Harbour!
Lightvessels, or lightships date back more than 250 years and were in use all round the UK.
The LV18 was the last Trinity House working lightvessel until automation in 1994. LV18 still contains the original crew quarters, galley, messroom and six Gardner diesel generators to power the lantern, foghorns and ship's equipment. It is now berthed at Halfpenny Pier in Harwich and is open to the public as a museum lightship .
LV18 in Harwich Harbour!
Lightvessels, or lightships date back more than 250 years and were in use all round the UK.
The LV18 was the last Trinity House working lightvessel until automation in 1994. LV18 still contains the original crew quarters, galley, messroom and six Gardner diesel generators to power the lantern, foghorns and ship's equipment. It is now berthed at Halfpenny Pier in Harwich and is open to the public as a museum lightship .