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THE BLYTH LIGHTSHIP BLOG and Other News
- Membership Renewal for 2026
- Leading Lights of LV50: Robert Seppings (1767 – 1840)
- LV50 (House Yacht Tyne III) being Towed in Blyth Harbour in 1952.
- Storm Goretti on a Lightship!
- National Historic Ships visit LV50
Moored in South Harbour, Blyth, LV50 is one of the oldest floating wooden Lightships in the UK. Built in 1879 for Trinity House , Light Vessel No.50 was stationed in dangerous waters where lighthouses could not be built. Left to the perils of the sea, her beacon and fog signal warned mariners of hazards around our coast. National Historic Ships UK registers her as being of National Importance. We, the Friends of LV50, also believe she is important and were formed in 2014 to discover, promote and preserve the maritime heritage of this grand old lady.
LV50, re-named Tyne III, is now the house yacht of the Royal Northumberland Yacht Club , who support our aims and kindly open the vessel to the public at various times throughout the year. These and other events are hosted by The Friends. See About the Friends to discover some of the ways we work to bring the story of LV50 to the general public.
Here’s the audio version of our young adult book.
and here’s the video version of the book for younger children
Life aboard LV50 in 1879, see the animation of the Roger Hutchins painting.
Did you ever get the book? I’m sure we can send one, if you wish.
Please let me know how I may order one in the US.
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We are continually seeking to improve the tour so can you please let us have your comments. At the moment…
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