Lv18 Lightship

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(68) · Museum in Harwich, United Kingdom
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The LV18 is owned by the Pharos Trust which aims to provide: For visitors with a variety of different needs A sensory experience for visitors with hearing …

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Jul 23, 2024
Was not planned, just see the ship and decided to give it a try. Fantastic, a great education, even for me at 67 years of age. Great tour and informative.Full review by ronj358
Jul 7, 2024
Have been meaning to do this visit for sometime and then the fire happened so we finally made it this month. Nice welcome from the owner and free to roam around in our own time. Lots of information a…Full review by S2701RVdiana
Jun 30, 2024
Really interesting trip round the boat, so great to see it being restored back to its former glory after the tragic fire back in February. Getting to have a look round the home of pirate radio was ra…Full review by 350ChrisL

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Why has the light vessel got all that junk on it ie gardens bikes mannequins it would make the old keepers turn in there …
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Why has the light vessel got all that junk on it ie gardens bikes mannequins it would make the old keepers turn in there graves. Why cant it be as it was ?
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It is home to Radio Mi Amigo now as well as a museum to the original vessel. The 'junk' as you put it is a garden which brightens the whole place up a bit. I would pay a visit and …
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It is home to Radio Mi Amigo now as well as a museum to the original vessel. The 'junk' as you put it is a garden which brightens the whole place up a bit. I would pay a visit and support its upkeep rather than moan. Well done to John and the crew keeping it going!
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Answer by Ilona H · May 9, 2019
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Was this the orginal radio Caroline ship?
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No it was the last manned light vessel the original ship is near Maldon of sea but they arrange tours
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Answer by Simon P · Jun 17, 2018
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How much time should you allocate to look around?
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30 minutes to an hour all depends how much you read and look at the views from the ship
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I am coming with my wife on may 2nd with Thomsons/first choice, where will my transfer coach drop us, I've heard …
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I am coming with my wife on may 2nd with Thomsons/first choice, where will my transfer coach drop us, I've heard its other side of railway, is this true?
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I'm sorry, are you referring to Harwich International Port? The lightship is on Harwich Quay.
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Answer by Valerie B · Jun 29, 2015
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