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Curntly moored in [[Bathurst Basin]], Bristol
Currently moored in [[Bathurst Basin]], Bristol
 
Built as lightship LV55 in 1885, along with LB54 and LV59, by [[Charles Hill and Sons]], Albion Yard, Bristol, for Trinity House. Served in Bristol Channel, moored 12 miles out from Avonmouth. The hull is wood with iron beams. Taken out of service in 1954 for scrap, when the lantern and metal work was removed. Now owned by Cabot Cruising Club.<ref>[http://www.nationalhistoricships.org.uk/register/142/john-sebastian] National Historic Ships UK website, John Sebastian</ref> 
 




Latest revision as of 08:12, 18 August 2017

Currently moored in Bathurst Basin, Bristol

Built as lightship LV55 in 1885, along with LB54 and LV59, by Charles Hill and Sons, Albion Yard, Bristol, for Trinity House. Served in Bristol Channel, moored 12 miles out from Avonmouth. The hull is wood with iron beams. Taken out of service in 1954 for scrap, when the lantern and metal work was removed. Now owned by Cabot Cruising Club.[1]


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  1. ↑ [1] National Historic Ships UK website, John Sebastian
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