The relocation of the country’s last surviving distant water sidewinder trawler signals the start of Hull’s next major, heritage-led regeneration project, which is at the heart of the city’s continuing drive to capitalise upon its spectacular success as UK City of Culture.
It was an emotional day as there were cheers and tears from the crowd as she was towed down the River Hull and out towards Siemens Gamesa where she will go into temporary storage at Alexandra Dock.