The Duke of Lancaster

The Duke of Lancaster, moored in Mostyn, North Wales for over 20 years, left to rot for over 10 years.

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Crankydragon says:

That's really striking! Such a contrast between the pale blue sky and the murk and decay below.
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

Lucid Nightmare says:

Great shot and what an interesting history!
Thanks for adding these photos!
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

Tut99 (Roger) says:

Nice! Casting the ship in the shadows reenforces the decay. It sure seems a waste leaving it just rot away. Nice description.
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Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

freebird4 says:

I have stood on that very same spot & have many pics of the Duke, awful sad to see it like that, a crime in my book, Nice shot :)http://www.flickr.com/groups/commentandpost /
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Seoirse says:

Great Shot !
and good info
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Sally Bear says:

Fantastic pics, thanks for posting them I remember as a child going for something to eat in this ship on a weekend outing into North Wales I can still see the ship from the Wirral, remember going to this 'fun ship' it's such a shame it's in this state, I tried to get close once to photograph it but found everywhere fenced up, you must tell me more about that footpath.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Welshdan says:

Thanks for the comment. I never got to see the ship whilst it was open. My uncle used to tell me about it and how you could go onboard for drinks or something to eat, I found it fascinating. The footpath runs alongside the 'solitare?' market (the smaller market).

The side of the river that get's you closest to the ship is fenced off (and fiercely protected by the owners from what I hear). But the opposite side is a public footpath and can be accessed by anyone.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Bill Daugherty says:

NICELY TAKEN PHOTOGRAPHS!
FOR ORIGINAL INTERNAL PICTURES OF DUKE OF LANCASTER AND HER SISTERS

CLICK HERE: www.hhvferry.com/dukelancints.html

SHE / THEY WERE QUITE NICE INSIDE, TOO.
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Welshdan says:

Thanks for the link, the interior looks amazing, even by todays standards, shame to see it was ripped out and replaced by a car garage!
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

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