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A number of Hull’s historic maritime paintings from the Hull Maritime Museum, some dating back to the 1700s, have been sent to a specialist laboratory for conservation.

Following a survey of 400 paintings, the 12 selected paintings that depict a variety of maritime themes with important links to Hull’s rich maritime history have been de-installed, packed and transported to a conservation studio in Lincoln.

Here's an glimpse of the paintings being removed from display and packed for safe travels. Thanks to our Maritime Media Volunteers for capturing the milestone.

Thanks to Ray Stephens, Maritime Media Volunteer.

Hms Britannia By John Ward 1847 Resized
Preparing To Take Down Calm On The Humber Resized
Discussion Between Stathis And Riannon Resized
Dusting The Frame Of Hms Britannia Before Crating Resized
Preparations For Crating A Painting Resized
Packing Painting In The Court Room Resized
Busy Packing Paintings In The Court Room
Calm On The Humber Crated Resized
Crate Has To Be Dismantled Resized
Unsuccessful Attempt To Get Crate Up The Ramp Resized

Images by Aaron Baldwin, Maritime Media Volunteer.

Getting Ready To Move The Large Maritime Painting On The Stairwell
Preparing To Take Down Calm On The Humber Resized
Moving The Painting To Be Packed
Hms Britannia Looms Over The Crew As Calm On The Humber Is Carried Downstairs 210121 092319
Hms Britannia On The Last Step Before Her Transportation In More Ways Than One 210121 092322
Court Room

Images by Janet Bark, Maritime Media Volunteer. Read Janet's blog.

Scaffolding Is Erected
Technicians Start To Remove The Painting From The Stairwell Wall
It Took 15 Minutes For The Scaffolding To Be Taken Down And Back Up Again 210121 113042
Technicians Are Ready To De Install The Large Maritime Painting
Technicians Start Work To Remove The Painting From The Wall
The Painting Is Carefully Removed 210121 113138
The Painting Removed From The Wall And Ready To Be Taken Down
Removing Some Last Bits Of Dust Before Being Packed Away
Conservator Takes A Closer Look At The Painting
Finishing Touches To Packing The Paintings
Smaller Paintings Await Packing
Technicians Start To Pack The Paintings For Transport

Images by Olwen Knibb, Maritime Media Volunteer

A Busy Court Room Workshop
Packing Small Paintings For Transportation To Studio
Paintings Are Carefully Placed In The Crates
Finishing Touches To Secure The Crate
Crates Were Made Specifically For The Paintings
Lifting The Paintings In Place On The Lorry
All Set And Ready To Go