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Tue, 13 Jul 2010

PS Lincoln Castle

PS Lincoln Castle was launched on 24 September 1934 by William Gray of Hartlepool and was completed by A & J Inglis of Glasgow in 1940. The vessel is a coal-fired side-wheel paddle steamer and operated as a ferry across the River Humber from the Second World War until 1978 when the Humber Bridge was opened. She initially plied her trade on routes around the estuary to assist in the war effort and was then operated between the North and South banks of the River Humber as a passenger ferry. She was operated by British Rail (formerly London & North Eastern Railway and British Railways). She complemented the existing ferries, Tattershall Castle (link)and Wingfield Castle (link). She was the last coal-fired paddle steamer in service in the UK.

The vessel is currently berthed in Alexandra Dock, Grimsby where she was operated up until recently, as a bar and restaurant.

PS Lincoln Castle

Work started last week on dismantling the vessel at its berth in Grimsby. The vessel has been up for sale for a number of years and after a series of unsuccessful attempts from potential purchasers, the current owners have decided to sell the vessel for scrap. 

Myton Law was selected by LCPS to explore all legal and practical options available to stop the vessel from being cut up. We are presently in discussions with the current owners, the company contracted to dismantle the vessel and the relevant local councils to try and find a mutually acceptable solution and avoid the need for legal action.

The LCPS was only made aware of the vessel’s imminent demise after the latest deal to save the vessel fell through and their immediate plans are to attempt to buy the vessel. However, despite significant interest from local, national and international individuals and organisations work on dismantling the vessel continues.  The LCPS is trying to raise sufficient funds to secure the purchase of the vessel however the timescale in which to do this is incredibly tight.

Myton Law’s involvement in this matter highlights our commitment to the heritage of the River Humber and surrounding area. The vessel has an obvious historic maritime connection with the River Humber and Myton Law is committed to doing all that it can to support the LCPS in its attempts to save the vessel.

More information can be found on the This Is Hull & East Riding website.

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