11th November 2025
Hull Maritime Foundation has been awarded £3,000 from Trinity House Maritime Charity North Regional Grants Committee to support the creation of tactile models of the Arctic Corsair, enhancing accessibility at the new visitor centre at North End Shipyard.
The tactile model will be a key feature in the centre’s new interpretation scheme, helping visitors explore the lives of trawlermen at sea and the history of the iconic Arctic Corsair. It will also support self-guided tours of the dockyard and volunteer-led tours of the ship, offering a rich and immersive learning experience.
Importantly, the funding will help ensure the site is accessible to people with special needs, including those with limited vision. The tactile model, alongside inclusive signage, will help explain the ship’s construction and story in a way that’s engaging and understandable for all visitors.
“We are committed to making maritime heritage accessible to everyone,” said Professor David Atkinson, Chair of Hull Maritime Foundation. “This generous support from Trinity House Maritime Charity North Regional Grants Committee allows us to take a meaningful step towards inclusive interpretation, ensuring that all visitors can connect with the Arctic Corsair and the stories it holds.”
Mike Deegan, said: “We, at the Trinity House Maritime Charity North Regional Grants Committee, were delighted to support the fantastic Hull Maritime project and we offer our congratulations to the team leading the project.
“It was clear to us during our visits that this museum, adjacent maritime park and the permanent display of the former side trawler Arctic Corsair and its associated visitor centre will be a lasting reminder of the rich maritime heritage of Hull, especially the fishing industry.”
The new visitor centre is part of the wider Hull Maritime project, which is transforming key maritime heritage sites across the city.
