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Essex Live:
The Essex ship which launched pirate radio in the 60s and starred in The Boat That Rocked.
Pirate radio shaped the future of music in the UK and has become an iconic moment in British history, leading to a number of films and documentaries about the DJs who lived offshore on huge boats to bring new tunes to people across the country. The very first place where pirate radio sprung up was off the coast of Harwich in Essex, where Radio Caroline was launched in 1964 aboard the Light Vessel 18.
The infamous boat was used by several stations over the years and has now been restored to its former glory to serve as a memento of the past. For the past 11 years LV18 has been lovingly maintained by Tony O'Neil and a team of people from the Pharos Trust, in partnership with Essex County Council, Tendring District Council and Harwich Haven Authority. These partners ensure the boat stays docked in Old Harwich, is kept in ship-shape condition, and can be visited by anyone who wishes to learn more about the rock 'n' roll heyday of the boat.
Moored next to the famous Ha'Penny Pier, LV18 is open from 11am to 4pm every day from April to October, costing just £4 for adults and £2 for children to jump on and explore. The boat didn't just star in the birth of pirate radio, it has also starred on the big screen as it was one of three ships used in the filming of The Boat That Rocked. The filming took place in 2008 in Portland, Dorset, and can instantly be recognised for its red hull and white upper deck.
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The Essex ship which launched pirate radio in the 60s and starred in The Boat That Rocked.
Pirate radio shaped the future of music in the UK and has become an iconic moment in British history, leading to a number of films and documentaries about the DJs who lived offshore on huge boats to bring new tunes to people across the country. The very first place where pirate radio sprung up was off the coast of Harwich in Essex, where Radio Caroline was launched in 1964 aboard the Light Vessel 18.
The infamous boat was used by several stations over the years and has now been restored to its former glory to serve as a memento of the past. For the past 11 years LV18 has been lovingly maintained by Tony O'Neil and a team of people from the Pharos Trust, in partnership with Essex County Council, Tendring District Council and Harwich Haven Authority. These partners ensure the boat stays docked in Old Harwich, is kept in ship-shape condition, and can be visited by anyone who wishes to learn more about the rock 'n' roll heyday of the boat.
Moored next to the famous Ha'Penny Pier, LV18 is open from 11am to 4pm every day from April to October, costing just £4 for adults and £2 for children to jump on and explore. The boat didn't just star in the birth of pirate radio, it has also starred on the big screen as it was one of three ships used in the filming of The Boat That Rocked. The filming took place in 2008 in Portland, Dorset, and can instantly be recognised for its red hull and white upper deck.
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