Light Vessel 72 - Neath

Address: Neath Abbey Wharf, Skewen, Neath SA10 6BL, United Kingdom.

Website: en.wikipedia.org
Specialties: Historical landmark.
Other points of interest: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance.
Opinions: This company has 15 reviews on Google My Business.
Average opinion: 4.5/5.

📌 Location of Light Vessel 72

Light Vessel 72 Neath Abbey Wharf, Skewen, Neath SA10 6BL, United Kingdom

⏰ Open Hours of Light Vessel 72

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Light Vessel 72

Light Vessel 72 is a unique historical landmark located at Neath Abbey Wharf, Skewen, Neath SA10 6BL, United Kingdom. This fascinating vessel has garnered much attention and interest from history enthusiasts and curious visitors alike.

About Light Vessel 72

Originally built in 1903, Light Vessel 72 was once a working navigational aid used to warn ships of shallow waters and potential dangers in the area. Over a century later, this historic vessel has been preserved and now serves as a reminder of Neath's maritime heritage.

Specialties

Historical landmark

Other points of interest

Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance

Opinions

This company has received 15 reviews on Google My Business, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. Visitors appreciate the opportunity to explore this piece of history and marvel at the craftsmanship and engineering of the vessel. While some have found it challenging to access the site due to ongoing yard work, many have successfully visited the Light Vessel 72 and enjoyed their experience. One reviewer even suggested that using a drone would enhance the visit, highlighting the picturesque surroundings.

The accessibility features, such as the wheelchair-friendly car park and entrance, demonstrate the commitment to ensuring that all visitors can enjoy this historical landmark.

👍 Reviews of Light Vessel 72

erin R.

4/5

Looks great however it was very difficult to get to. Upon walking to the boat you are greeted with a lot of yard work going on. i found it impossible to get to during work hours as there were people there. but it seems that many other people have got there. It may just take a little exploring to get too!

Looked like a nice area and would be great with a drone!

Ben G.

5/5

Light Vessel 72 is in an obscured spot on the banks of the River Neath; a location that can ordinarily only be viewed from approximately 1 mile away. Whilst the ship is sadly now largely forgotten and rotting away to ruin it has something of a famous past. Launched in 1903, Light Vessel 72 played a conspicuous role in the D-Day landings at Normandy on 18th June 1944. This Light Vessel was used to mark a section of mineswept channel on the approach to Juno Beach, thereby assisting in the safe landing of British and Canadian Troops.

The ship is now in a very poor state, listing onto its starboard side, and access from land seems very difficult, if not impossible now. I made the journey by kayak on a high tide, but the landward side seems largely to be fenced off preventing access.

It is a shame to see the ship reach such of a sorry end, but I was really pleased to have been able to visit it before it meets what must now be an inevitable demise in the coming years.

Alan H.

5/5

Light vessels 72 is an interesting boat, has lots of history. Apart from being one of the longest serving light vessels for Trinity house she was involved in the D day landings during the second World War. Such a shame to see her lying in the mud in a very sorry state. Perhaps one day someone will salvage her.