Step aboard the historic Light Vessel 21! Explore the ship's decks, learn about her journey from guiding mariners at sea along Kent Coast to a floating cultural venue on the River Medway and delve into 'Experiment 2', an exhibition by the Fusionists.
Join the crew and artists aboard LV21, a unique 40-metre steel-hulled lightship, the last of the renowned Philip & Son's ships to be commissioned by Trinity House. Since her launch in 1963, LV21 saw most of her service off the Kent coast on the Varne, East Goodwin and Channel stations.
Come tour the decks and discover her story, from lightship service in the past to the current role as a cultural flagship moored at Anchor Wharf in the Historic Dockyard Chatham.
There's a lot to see and do aboard LV21 during your visit!
Delve deeper into the rich maritime heritage of the vessel through a private collection of artefacts, films and photos, and immerse yourself in the fascinating 'Experiment 2' exhibition by the Fusionists Collective below decks, or just sit back on the upper deck and enjoy the views.
The exhibition by artists Jocelyn Leigh, Rosie James, Rosie Melville and Sheilagh Dyson explores the intersection of art and science, featuring new works influenced by the members' scientific backgrounds and their personal connections to maritime heritage, Historic Dockyard Chatham and the River Medway.
As part of the exhibition, visitors are invited to take part in a creative drop-in activity led by the artists and leave their mark on a collective art installation. All materials provided, suitable for all ages.
Image: LV21 (copyright Gary Weston)
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Bookings available from Friday, 21 August
Address
Light Vessel 21 | Fusionists: Experiment 2 Anchor Wharf, Historic Dockyard Chatham, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4TZ
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