Spurn Lightship facts for kids
Spurn docked in Kingston upon Hull, England
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| Name | Spurn |
| Owner | Hull City Council |
| Builder | Goole Shipbuilding and Repairing Co Ltd, Goole |
| Launched | 1927 |
| Completed | 1927 |
| Out of service | 1975 |
| Status | Museum ship |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Lightvessel |
| Tonnage | 200 GT |
| Length | 100 ft (30 m) |
| Beam | 24 ft (7.3 m) |
| Draught | 10 ft (3.0 m) |
| Depth | 14.5 ft (4.4 m) |
The Spurn Lightship (also known as LV No. 12) is a special kind of ship called a lightvessel. A lightvessel is like a floating lighthouse. It helps other ships find their way.
This historic ship used to be anchored in Hull Marina in Kingston upon Hull, England. It was moved in October 2021 for important restoration work. Now, it is part of a display with another famous ship, the Arctic Corsair.
The Spurn Lightship was built in 1927. For 48 years, it guided ships safely. It was stationed about 4.5 miles (7.2 km) east of Spurn Point. This location is near the entrance to the Humber Estuary.
In 1975, the lightship stopped its work. Hull City Council bought and restored it in 1983. It then became a museum in Hull Marina in 1987. The museum closed in June 2018. This was to prepare for the ship's relocation. A new footbridge was being built nearby. The museum reopened in 2021 after its conservation work.
Bringing the Spurn Lightship Back to Life
The Spurn Lightship was moved to a private shipyard in October 2021. It had been in one spot for 34 years. This move was for a big restoration project. The project cost £30 million.
The ship was renovated in a dry dock. This work was finished in 2023. Now, it is displayed alongside the Arctic Corsair trawler. After its restoration, the lightship returned to the marina on March 9, 2023. In February 2024, it moved to a new mooring. This new spot is close to the Murdoch's Connection footbridge.
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