On Tuesday 2 December, Day Two of the epic three-day road trip, National Historic Ships UK Resources Manager Paula Palmer and Council of Experts member (and Royal Museums Greenwich Curator of Ship Models and Small Boats) Simon Stephens visited Newcastle and Blyth.
In Blyth, Northumberland, they met the Friends of LV50, the volunteer group maintaining the historic wooden light vessel ‘Tyne’.
Built in 1879, H.Y. TYNE III is one of the last remaining wooden lightships afloat, now used as the headquarters of the Royal Northumberland Yacht Club. It is listed on the National Historic Fleet, for vessels of pre-eminent national or regional significance.
The lightship is an important educational resource as part of Port of Blyth STEM programme. The Friends of LV50 have a wealth of material available on their website including animation, learning materials for schools and a virtual tour. Tours or visits can be arranged via contacting the Friends through the website.
Thanks to Lester, Mike, Dorothy, Diane, Frank (and also Tony)
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