THE HISTORIC WARSHIPS

THE MERSEY BAR LIGHTSHIP LV23 (The PLANET)

Visit the PLANET LV23 and support the work of the Warship Preservation Trust


Out at sea in all conditions this vessel could not run into port to avoid a storm. It just had to sit it out tied to the sea bed by its two strong anchors. Built more solid than today's Warships this little vessel could do it. With thick steal plates riveted together the sea would have to work hard to destroy it. However some were lost with their crews in very tragic circumstances.


SPECIFICATIONS

Built by Philip & sons of Dartmouth Devon UK in 1960


PROPULSION...........NONE

Displacement

  • 600 tons

    Dimensions
  • LENGTH......126 Feet OA
  • BEAM.......22 Feet
  • DRAUGHT.......11 Feet


    • CREW

  • Seven including the Master.
  • One Chief Engineer.


    • MACHINERY

  • Four Ruston & Hornby 4YC2 Diesel Generators.
  • Two Ruston & Hornby 6YC2 Diesel Compressors.


    • FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
    Telephone 0151-650 1573.
    Warship Preservation Trust (Historic Warships)
    East Float Dock, Dock Road, Birkenhead, Wirral.

    Opening hours are:
    • 1st April to 31st August 10am - 6.00pm.
    • September 1st to March 31st 10.00am to 5.00pm.
    • LAST ADMISSIONS IN ALL CASES ARE 1 HOUR BEFORE CLOSING TIME.

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