.jpg?width=1280)
What is recorded here
The ex-Trinity House vessel LV18 is the last surviving example of a manned light vessel in British waters, which has been preserved in its original configuration and restored to a high standard of authenticity
Lightship LV18, originally built in 1914, served as a floating lighthouse in the North Sea and was operated by Trinity House to guide ships through treacherous waters. It is now preserved at the Southend Heritage and Maritime Centre, serving as an important reminder of Britain's maritime safety history and the role of light vessels in coastal navigation.
This does not grant access. Check current paths, opening conditions and ownership before entering.
- Operator
- The Pharos Trust
Places near here
Pier HotelListed building · 53 yd
Pier Hotel, Harwich, EssexHeritage place · 63 yd
Lifeboat MuseumMuseum · 332 yd
Harwich High LighthouseScheduled monument · 509 yd
Harwich MuseumMuseum · 557 yd
The Harwich RedoubtScheduled monument · 809 yd
Harwich RedoubtFort · 810 yd
'The Shipwreck', Shotley GateShipwreck · 1348 yd
Bobbits HoleNature reserve · 1748 yd
Battle of Landguard Fortbattle · 1.6 mi
Landguard Nature ReserveNature reserve · 1.7 mi
Copperas BayBay · 4.0 miOther information
Photo: Glyn Baker · CC BY-SA 2.0