Hull Maritime Project

View article Appointment of new project director to lead major heritage project in Hull

Appointment of new project director to lead major heritage project in Hull

14th October 2021

Hull City Council has appointed Gillian Osgerby as the Project Director to deliver a major transformation and regeneration project in the city. Gillian will be responsible for delivering the £30.3m Hull Maritime project, funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Hull City Council. It involves the transformation of five key maritime treasures — Arctic […]

View article Hull’s historic vessels set sail for restoration

Hull’s historic vessels set sail for restoration

1st October 2021

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 ships with a long and proud tradition spanning over 100 years, have been appointed to restore both the Arctic Corsair and the Spurn Lightship. The […]

View article Work set to start on new home for maritime collections

Work set to start on new home for maritime collections

20th September 2021

Work to transform Dock Office Chambers into a bespoke storage and conservation facility for Hull Maritime Museum’s reserve collection will start later this month. The transformation, which will start on 27 September and is expected to be complete by May 2022, is part of the Hull Maritime project, funded by Hull City Council and The […]

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View article Hull Kraken draws people back into Hull following pandemic lockdown

Hull Kraken draws people back into Hull following pandemic lockdown

8th September 2021

Hull Kraken brought the streets and buildings of Hull to life this summer, driving more than 2.4 million visitors to the city. The tentacle takeover, funded by Hull City Council, The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Historic England, marked the start of a series of major events for the Hull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City project. Unleashed […]

View article Restoration of two historic ships

Restoration of two historic ships

3rd September 2021

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. A decision record published by Hull City Council today (Friday 3 September) confirms the appointment. Following a competitive and highly technical bidding and review process, the […]

View article Contractor appointed to restore Hull’s last remaining 20th century Scotch Derrick crane

Contractor appointed to restore Hull’s last remaining 20th century Scotch Derrick crane

26th August 2021

A leading specialist in historic engineering projects has been appointed to restore the city’s last remaining Scotch Derrick crane. A decision record published by Hull City Council yesterday 25th August confirms the appointment of Mona Lifting & Engineering. Mona Lifting & Engineering will dismantle the crane into sections in autumn 2021 and take it away […]

View article Volunteers deliver guided tours showcasing Hull’s maritime heritage

Volunteers deliver guided tours showcasing Hull’s maritime heritage

20th July 2021

A small team of volunteers are delivering a maritime themed guided tour, showcasing Hull’s historic maritime sites around the city centre. Volunteers are currently undertaking the accredited qualification – the Institute of Tourist Guiding White Badge award, which involves lectures and practical sessions. People are being asked to support the volunteers ahead of their exams […]

View article Heritage contractor appointed for Hull Maritime Museum major redevelopment works

Heritage contractor appointed for Hull Maritime Museum major redevelopment works

1st July 2021

A leading heritage contractor has been appointed to undertake specialist works to redevelop one of the most recognised buildings in the city, the Hull Maritime Museum. A decision record has been published by Hull City Council today. As part of a £12m refurbishment, Simpson who are based in York will deliver the works to vastly […]

View article Training provider appointed to deliver new ‘Maritime Futures’ programme

Training provider appointed to deliver new ‘Maritime Futures’ programme

2nd June 2021

A local training provider has joined forces with the Hull Maritime project to offer a new ‘Maritime Futures’ training programme for young people in Hull who aspire to work at sea. A decision record published today, Wednesday 2 June, confirms the appointment. East Coast Maritime Training, who specialises in delivering in training within fishing and […]

View article Council receives £1m to enhance key maritime heritage site

Council receives £1m to enhance key maritime heritage site

24th May 2021

Further exploration works on an ancient blockhouse in Hull, commissioned by Henry VIII, are set to take place thanks to a successful funding bid. Hull City Council has been awarded the first phase of £1m of funding from Highways England to deliver a programme of archaeological works to conserve and tell the story of a […]

View article Hull Maritime Museum says a temporary farewell to its maritime collection

Hull Maritime Museum says a temporary farewell to its maritime collection

12th May 2021

The enormous task of moving the whole of the Hull Maritime Museum’s collection from the Grade II* listed building has got underway. Some 50,000 objects – including the much loved the polar bear – are being packed and removed as part of a major decant as the museum prepares for a £12m refurbishment. Tens of […]

View article More love for the Truelove Flag

More love for the Truelove Flag

22nd April 2021

A long due conservation treatment on the 147 year-old Truelove flag from the Hull Maritime Museum is now complete. The 15ft (4.57m) Truelove flag, dating back to 1873 and on display at height for more than 40 years on the main wall within the whaling gallery, was lowered by technicians on January to enable conservation […]