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Yahoo
11-06-2025
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New home for one of port's last deep-sea trawlers
A new home for one of a port's last surviving deep-sea trawlers is expected to open to visitors next year. The visitor centre at North End Shipyard in Hull, which is part of a major regeneration project, will host Arctic Corsair. With views along the River Hull, the venue will provide a space to explore the area's maritime history and include a learning space for schools. Mike Ross, leader of Hull City Council, said: "This new visitor centre is not only a place to explore Hull's maritime past – it's a vision for the future." Built in 1960, Arctic Corsair was involved in the Cod Wars with Iceland in the 1970s and rammed an Icelandic gunboat during the dispute. The ship, which has been restored, will be the star exhibit at the new maritime museum after it sets sail to the North End Shipyard and is berthed in the dry dock. Visitors to the building, which is funded by the local authority and the National Lottery Heritage Fund, will be able to learn about the life of a trawlerman, with first-hand stories from former crew members. Gillian Osgerby, the council's interim assistant director for major projects and infrastructure, said: "The story shouts about what makes Hull really special." A restored Scotch Derrick crane, which is a survivor of the River Hull shipbuilding that ended in the 1990s, will also return to the site later this year. The council said the new two-storey facility would be one of the most energy-efficient cultural buildings in the UK. Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Crane repair part of city's maritime history Cod Wars weapon presented to museum Cod War captains meet for first time since clash Hull City Council
BBC News
11-06-2025
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New home for one of Hull's last deep-sea trawlers
A new home for one of a port's last surviving deep-sea trawlers is expected to open to visitors next visitor centre at North End Shipyard in Hull, which is part of a major regeneration project, will host Arctic views along the River Hull, the venue will provide a space to explore the area's maritime history and include a learning space for Ross, leader of Hull City Council, said: "This new visitor centre is not only a place to explore Hull's maritime past – it's a vision for the future." Built in 1960, Arctic Corsair was involved in the Cod Wars with Iceland in the 1970s and rammed an Icelandic gunboat during the ship, which has been restored, will be the star exhibit at the new maritime museum after it sets sail to the North End Shipyard and is berthed in the dry to the building, which is funded by the local authority and the National Lottery Heritage Fund, will be able to learn about the life of a trawlerman, with first-hand stories from former crew Osgerby, the council's interim assistant director for major projects and infrastructure, said: "The story shouts about what makes Hull really special."A restored Scotch Derrick crane, which is a survivor of the River Hull shipbuilding that ended in the 1990s, will also return to the site later this council said the new two-storey facility would be one of the most energy-efficient cultural buildings in the UK. Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
BBC News
23-05-2025
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Hull fountains reopen after water safety fears
A water feature in Hull has reopened after a two-year closure – but could be "switched off" again during events, according to the city fountains in Queen Victoria Square have faced mechanical and water quality issues in recent years. Hull City Council said it was "confident" the fountains were "safe to operate" following repairs and "rigorous tests" on water Osgerby, an assistant director for infrastructure, said: "We are taking every precaution to ensure the fountains remain safe and clean. However, public safety remains our top priority, and we will not hesitate to act swiftly if any issues arise." To help prevent future closures the council added: "Simple actions like disposing of rubbish properly and not feeding birds on or near the fountains can make a big difference." Planned closure "We all have a role to play in keeping our public spaces clean and safe," said Councillor Mike Ross, leader of Hull City Council."By working together, we can ensure that this area remains a welcoming and enjoyable environment for all."The public has been told to expect further work when the fountain's compressor is replaced within the next work is due to be completed during the winter to reduce its impact, the council said. Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
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Specialist engineers to inspect faulty Time Ball
Further inspections are to be carried out in an attempt to fix the landmark Time Ball on the clock tower of Hull's Guildhall, the council has said. The golden Time Ball, on the council's headquarters, is supposed to drop at 13:00 each day, and was traditionally used by ships' crews to set their clocks. The 7st 8lb (50kg) ball was refurbished in 2023 after having not functioned for about 100 years, but it stopped working again shortly after the £400,000 renovation. Specialist engineers would visit the site next week to plan the necessary work and bespoke parts were being sourced, a Hull City Council spokesperson said. According to the Local Democracy Reporting Service, the sphere is mounted 196ft (60m) above the ground. It is one of just eight left in the UK, including one at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London. Gillian Osgerby, interim assistant director for major projects and infrastructure at Hull City Council, said: "Specialist engineers are due to visit the Time Ball next week to carry out further inspections and plan the necessary works, while bespoke parts are being sourced. "We will provide another update when the Time Ball is expected to be working again." Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Golden time ball drops again after 100 years Work to fix time ball to take place The rise and fall of the time ball Local Democracy Reporting Service
BBC News
17-05-2025
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Specialist engineers to inspect Hull's faulty Time Ball
Further inspections are to be carried out in an attempt to fix the landmark Time Ball on the clock tower of Hull's Guildhall, the council has golden Time Ball, on the council's headquarters, is supposed to drop at 13:00 each day, and was traditionally used by ships' crews to set their 7st 8lb (50kg) ball was refurbished in 2023 after having not functioned for about 100 years, but it stopped working again shortly after the £400,000 engineers would visit the site next week to plan the necessary work and bespoke parts were being sourced, a Hull City Council spokesperson said. According to the Local Democracy Reporting Service, the sphere is mounted 196ft (60m) above the is one of just eight left in the UK, including one at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, Osgerby, interim assistant director for major projects and infrastructure at Hull City Council, said: "Specialist engineers are due to visit the Time Ball next week to carry out further inspections and plan the necessary works, while bespoke parts are being sourced."We will provide another update when the Time Ball is expected to be working again." Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
