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Tribute to unstinting Hull fishing heritage and museum volunteer Trevor Evans following his death
A Hull man who dedicated decades of his life to maintaining Hull’s fishing heritage for the benefit of future generations has died. Trevor Evans was the longest-serving volunteer aboard the Arctic Corsair, a floating museum set inside the country’s last working deep-sea sidewinder trawler. Mr Evans helped pack away one of the most symbolic items of the vessel, the ship’s bell, ahead of the Arctic Corsair’s relocation to a temporary berth, before it eventually takes centre stage in the North End Shipyard, creating a new visitor attraction for Hull. “Recently, Trevor was part of a group advising us on the future visitor experience at North End Shipyard, the new home for the Arctic Corsair. He will be greatly missed, and our condolences go to his family and friends.” >Photos, >click to read< 12:30
On This Day: The Arctic Corsair was launched 60 years today
Today marks the 60th birthday of one of Hull’s most high-profile pieces of maritime heritage. On Monday, February 29, 1960 the newly-built Arctic Corsair trawler was launched sidewards into the River Hull at the Beverley shipyard of Coo, Welton and Gemmell Ltd. The sidewinder trawler was the latest addition to a fleet of vessels owned by Hull fishing firm Boyd Line. Like all new trawlers, the Corsair wasn’t immediately ready for a trip to the Arctic fishing grounds. Instead, she underwent an extensive fitting out operation in Princes Dock in Hull before embarking on her maiden voyage on June 18. Video, >click to read< 14:52
Decision on the exciting future of Hull’s historic Arctic Corsair to be made within days
The planning application includes the relocation of the vessel, the construction of the visitor centre and proposals to move an existing landmark Scotch Derrick crane to a new location at the site. Under the plans, the crane will also be illuminated at night. A report by council planing officers for the committee says: “The Arctic Corsair is a heritage asset in its own right, featuring on the National Historic Ship’s register,,,”The proposals would see the vessel fully restored, and relocated within a dry berth, thereby removed from a tidal saline environment, ensuring lower maintenance demands and ensuring long-term preservation. Video, photo’s, >click to read< 09:44
