Previous names
- Galloper
Details
Construction
Dimensions
History
LIGHT VESSEL 93 was ordered by Trinity House in 1938 and was built by Philip & Son of Dartmouth. She is a vessel of riveted steel construction. She first served on the Galloper Station and then on mine watching duties on the Thames between 1947 and 1953. After further service on the East Goodwin and Galloper Stations she had renovations carried out by Swan Hunter in 1980 and Holman & Sons of Penzance in 1996.
After conversion to solar power in 1998 she had further service at Inner Dowsing Station, Sunk Station and Foxtrot 3 before being sold into private ownership in 2004. She is used as a photographic studio, events and exhibition space.
Key dates
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1938
Built by Philip & Son of Dartmouth
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1939
Handed over to Trinity House
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1971
Steering shelter replaced by Swan Hunter
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1980
Automated by Holman & Son, Penzance
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1996
Converted to solar power
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