The Duke Of Lancaster 2
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- Опубліковано 4 жов 2024
- In the summer of 1979 a ship appeared in a small tidal dock on the North Wales Coast at Llanerch-y-Mor.
For a period of time she was a very successful tourist attraction incorporating restaurants, a cinema, games, a market hence she became the third most popular tourist attraction in North Wales.
In 1984 the 'funship' was forced to close down due to a low railway bridge making access for the emergency services impossible. That was what people have been led to believe over the last 30 years when in reality the true story is quite shocking.
If you're interested to learn what really happened visit the www.dukeoflancaster.net and read the owners account of what happened.
Please take a minute to sign the petition to save this gorgeous ship. Thank you! x you.38degrees.... - Розваги
"On the turning away" couldn't be more apt. Great video.
joseph collins Thank you! x
Can you imagine the revenue that could have been brought to the area if she were allowed to be what the owner intended? She has put the place on the map as it is! Such a sad sad story but hopefully one that we can make into a happy ending....
Such a shame to see her the way she is now. I really hope something can be done to get her back to her funship days!
I remember my dad taking me on when I was a kid..
Brilliant - well done Ashley, you keep up the good work.
I went for a walk alongside the other day while we were at Abakhan. The last time I was on board I remember being very drunk.....not a brilliant memory for me, but it was certainly part of our lives for a very short time and has left it's mark.
I am going to Visit the Old Duke soon, Fascinating story. Thank you Asley
Great work, some pics I've never seen before. The picture at 4.52 is spectacular.
Brilliant. Childhood memories. Magical. Well done.
Thank you for making such a wonderful video. Loved it. I especially liked how you made the music different. One exciting for the ship out at sea and the other nice and eerie for when it is rested on the docks. Well done.
Being fascinated by abandoned ships i researched the Duke and it seems like the council after being enthusiastic then just did everything they could to kill the venture.
Absolutely ridiculous.
Yes they did Ian. So much so, the owners closed the Funship themselves to concentrate on other businesses. They always planned to return hoping the council will have calmed down a little. They did but they carried on attacking the venture and still do to this day. Doesn't make any sense at all!
its an isore ,they just wana scrap it.. think about her history though, ina way the attraction still there ,was for me,she still is ...
She's an iconic landmark, even in the 'eyesore' state she is in and Flintshire Council are totally to blame for that. As well as her history she has also suffered at the hands of a corrupt Council and still is, for me that is worth fighting on it's own.
the duke must be saved before its too late..
she still is in her unique way.. i traveled fro lincolnshire to visit.. she just looks bit worn out now ... still attracts though ,gd bit history there thank you ive never been inside,would love that chance ,but times not a good healer ,not for her ... shame ,love this vid btw
Brilliant work, Ashley, fascinating and sad. I have a personal connection with "The Duke" as my grandfather was chief purser throughout her life. I'm looking at photographs of him now, drinking, dancing, always surrounded by women. He told me some funny stories of what went on at sea, dodgy dealing, fighting, a well known actress drinking too much and stripping. I'm amazed to see how intact she is inside. The last time I was on board was at a Christmas party in 1974 when I had my photograph taken with a monkey. My father was an avid collector of Isle of Man Steam Packet company and I have dozens of great photographs of the ship inside and out. For me to go back on board after all these years would be as exciting as entering the pyramid at Giza! Damn the council! Stephen Walker.
+Stephen Walker Thank you Stephen. What I wouldn't give for chat with you lol! I love hearing stories about the ship and would love to see your pics too! I would be honored if you would take a look at the Appreciation Society on Facebook. You will find the pic section interesting. There are a few members who used to either work on board or traveled on her regularly. facebook.com/groups/dukeoflancaster.a.s
Thanks Ashley, this was cool to watch
Great video... i do hope they save the old gal, i used to always see this ship on my way to pontins prestatyn sands when i was a kid, i always looked out for her.. i do hope she does not end up like the manxman, a very similar ship (im on their facebook page) these classic ships need to be saved, not left to rot and be scrapped.. i would love to go on the duke.... lets hope someone saves her before its too late, thanks for posting.
The Duke has been saved! It’s now a horror event, a real ghost ship.
Great video...👏
I'm 10 and I love history
Thank you Ashley, honey.
very good and very true even the comments, it can not be moved now 2 cost 2 much even as scrap shuch a pitty to see as i recall it arriving here there lots of past behind it all pitty most who knew all are dead 2 be honest
That was realy fabulous I realy enjoyed watching amazing.
Thank you! x
@judder10 you most certainly will! and thankyou for your comment x :)
Great video. Fascinating history. Just need to ask what's the song in the second half? Thanks again.
Doesn't anyone like my video? No comments hardly, not many thumbs up! Really chuffed with it I was and still am.....just pissed off :(
Is there anything sadder than a stranded ship? Wouldn't it be better to scrap it than see it deteriorate like that?
Fantastic work , on this vid hope to see you on the 14th :)
Simply put, the blame falls on the city council. They have squashed any and all plans to really turn this into a cool attraction. Why ? I have no idea. I mean it's there landlocked into position a lot like the Queen Mary in California.
The Council seem to hate the ship and scupper any plans that may give her a future. Why? I have my own thoughts on that and believe she was a victim of circumstance. In the right place at the wrong time. During the early 1980's there was a lot going on with the local authority. Much of that was recently brought to light, making headline news and detailing something quite shocking. I think the ship just 'got in the way'. That's all I can say.
Nice little video with great shots but the duke of lancaster website mentioned in your description seems to have been taken down......so what was the real story behind it all?
Shame I can't attach some photos of her .good memories.🥰🥰
@reggow Thankyou! I was starting to think noone liked it lol! Yeah that pic is pretty cool :)t
Hi Ashley r u still in touch with the owner
I what go on waking at2023
I live in Wales
an other real broken dream !
Link to a video that Gemma and Simon from Ship Happens YT Channel did.
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