The creation of a new carbon neutral visitor centre at North End Shipyard has moved a step closer with the appointment of a Hull based contractor, The Ashcourt Group.
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The city’s sole survivor of Hull’s former distant-water, sidewinder fishing fleet, the Arctic Corsair, has been awarded Virtual Flagship status for 2022 by National Historic Ships UK.
Competition was strong … More
Two of the city’s cherished ships, Arctic Corsair and Spurn Lightship, have reached the next phase of their restoration.
The ships are undergoing a shotblasting process to remove the old … More
Hull’s last remaining sidewinder trawler and iconic symbol of the city’s fishing industry has been dry docked for the first time in 30 years for restoration to get underway.
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Hull’s last surviving sidewinder deep-water trawler, the Arctic Corsair and the Spurn Lightship, will move to a local shipyard for restoration.
Dunston’s (Ship Repairs) Limited, specialists in restoring and repairing … More
Two historic ships are to be restored.
A long-established shipyard company has been appointed to repair and restore two of the city’s much-loved ships, the Arctic Corsair and Spurn Lightship.… More
Eight extremely fragile and unusual marine skeletons and specimens are to be removed from the Hull Maritime Museum, as part of a multi-million pound heritage-led regeneration scheme.
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Companies are being invited to be part of a major maritime and regeneration project in Hull.
Businesses will have the opportunity to submit tenders to embark on an extensive refurbishment … More
The search is underway for a shipyard company to repair and restore two of Hull’s historic ships.
Hull City Council has launched a procurement process to appoint a shipyard to … More
Businesses in Hull are being urged to help inform a procurement exercise to conserve and restore two of the city’s historic ships.
The information from businesses will help to inform … More
A huge project to protect and promote Hull’s maritime history will become a reality after the approval of a £13.6m grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
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A group of Arctic Corsair volunteers have pledged to become Dementia Friends.
The group completed dementia awareness training to better understand dementia, its signs and symptoms and how to build … More
Hull’s last surviving distant-water sidewinder trawler, the Arctic Corsair, celebrates her 60th birthday on Saturday.
The trawler was launched on 29 February 1960, ready to be fitted out to begin … More
Proceeds from a play and book based on the life of former Arctic Corsair skipper Jim Williams will allow the trawler’s story to be taken into the city’s communities.
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The team behind the major Hull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City project is looking to recruit a small team of volunteers who are passionate about showcasing the city’s nautical history.
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Plans to transform some of Hull’s maritime treasures have been given the go-ahead by planners.
The decision by Hull City Council’s Planning Committee now means if the £13.6m bid to … More
As the planet celebrated the humble photograph on World Photo Day, we asked our social media followers to share their best shots of Hull to mark the occasion yesterday.
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The doors are now locked at Hull Maritime Museum ahead of an exciting £11m transformation.
The major refurbishment will feature stunning new exhibitions and improved access while also revealing more … More
An exhibition in Hull will explore the role the city has played in supporting its seafaring community.
For those in Peril on the Sea will look at how, from the … More
A dive survey of the Arctic Corsair has been completed.
The dive looked at the condition of the historic trawler’s hull as part of detailed assessment of work needed ahead … More
Huge crowds gathered at the weekend to see Hull’s famous Arctic Corsair move from its spot on the River Hull for the first time in 20 years.
The relocation of … More
It’s almost the weekend – and this week’s two-day work break (for most of us) features one of the city’s most well-attended music events – or events of any kind … More
Hull’s Arctic Corsair will move for the first time in 20 years on Sunday.
The country’s last distant water side-winder trawler will leave its spot on the River Hull near … More
Hull’s much-loved Maritime Museum will close its doors on Sunday 19 January for the start of an £11m major refurbishment.
It signals the start of work on Hull’s huge maritime … More
The team behind Hull’s ambitious maritime project has secured more than £255,000 to conserve some of the city’s most important artefacts.
The funding will help plug a £2.6m shortfall needed … More
One of the Arctic Corsair’s most symbolic items has been packed away before the famous Hull trawler’s relocation.
The vessel’s bell was carefully placed in a case by Trevor … More
The country’s last distant water sidewinder trawler is on the move for the first time in more than 20 years.
The Arctic Corsair, Hull’s famed museum ship, will move to … More
Councillor Daren Hale Roadworks Hull City Council Hull weekly roadworks update Councillor Mark Ieronimo Hull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City Hull Culture and Leisure Councillor Anita Harrison Ferens Art Gallery Cllr Paul Drake Davis Cllr Mike Ross Councillor Marjorie Brabazon Fly-tipping Trinity Market
