The queens of coastal themed craft took up a week’s residency on board LV21 with a vintage seaside inspired souvenir shop and drop in workshops.

The Seaside Sisters made the most of LV21′s fascinating space with seaside themed sets, exhibiting their work with theatrical waves, a floral clock and Punch and Judy inspired displays. There were lots of activities and craft workshops for children and adults to join. Nick Brown of the rare vinyl record shop Intoxica treated us to a surf and nautical themed DJ set. And the enchanting mermaid aka soprano Sophia Brumfitt lured visitors deep into the ship with her beautiful voice.

You can read more about this event in the blogpost.

The second short film in this series that documents day 3 of Figure Ground’s artist mini residency on board LV21. The response and feedback from the visitors and artists alike was very positive. We’re looking forward to hosting more artist residencies in the future.

You can read more about this event and find links to the participating artists in the blogpost.

A short film documenting day 1 of Figure Ground’s artist mini residency on board Light Vessel 21. After taking inspiration from the ship and exploring the space the 20 selected artists return in April to install their work.

On the 20th April LV21 is open to the public for viewing between 12pm – 5pm. More details in the blogpost.

Focal Point was a spectacular performance of aerial daredevilry and pyrotechnic explosions on board LV21, the finale of the FUSE Medway Festival.

A unique commission by FUSE, the finale performance was a collaborative project bringing together LV21, Scarabeus Theatre, exponents of multi-disciplinary aerial performance , and creative pyrotechnicians The World Famous. Needless to say, the festival went out with quite a bang!

Former crew member Brian Packham recounts his time on board Light Vessel 21 when the ship was involved in a collision at Varne. You can also read about the accident here.