Plans are being finalised to move the historic trawler Arctic Corsair to its new home between Thursday 13 and Monday 17 August.
The passage will see Arctic Corsair depart Albert Dock, sail along the Humber Estuary and up the River Hull, before entering the North End Shipyard for the final time.
In addition to requiring ideal weather and tidal conditions, the highly complex operation relies on tug support, bridge openings, tidal barrier coordination, and entry into the dock to align precisely within a limited tidal window. Because of this, the exact day will be confirmed on Tuesday 11 August, once all environmental conditions and navigational safety aspects have been assessed together.
Significant enabling works have progressed at North End Shipyard to transform the dock in preparation for Arctic Corsair’s arrival. This has included the works carried out by Spencer Group to dredge around 3,500m³ of material from the dry dock, remove the historic dock gate, and complete a trial installation of the replacement dock gate that will protect the vessel.
Once docked alongside the North End Shipyard’s new visitor centre and the restored Scotch Derrick crane, Arctic Corsair will play a key role in telling the story of Hull’s maritime heritage.
Beckett Rankine has contributed expertise to the complex planning of Arctic Corsair’s relocation, as well as overseeing the dry dock works and the vessel’s restoration at Dunstons Ship Repairs.
As Hull Maritime’s Client Naval Architect, Engineer and Technical Supervisor, we have provided expert support, design and project management services for the restoration and long-term preservation of Spurn Lightship, Arctic Corsair, the Scotch Derrick crane, and the dock infrastructure at North End Shipyard.
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