A brief history of The Spurn Lightship
Built in 1927, this iconic vessel served as a navigation aid until 1975. During that time, the lightship also formed part of Hull’s naval river defence boom of World War II.
In 1983, Hull City Council bought the lightship for restoration. Four years later, it opened as a museum in Hull Marina offering a voyage through a significant chapter of Hull’s maritime history. Visitors could explore how the ship’s seven-man crew worked and passed the time during their month-long deployments. As well as seeing original communication and emergency equipment from the 1920s.
In 2018, the Spurn Lightship closed for restoration as part of the Hull Maritime project. Reopening on 7 March 2026, the ship will again become a signpost for the city. And remind us that our maritime heritage is never far away.