LV18 The Quay Harwich

29/09/2026

Tim Wardley will be gracing the airwaves again in our special slot for the next 2 weeks.
In a slight change from his normal Sounds of the Sixties, he, along with our programme director Heather, invite you to a night at the theatre with 'From Drury Lane to Memory Lane' celebrating the musical theatre hits of the 60s and 70s
Join them for part one on Wednesday 30th September at 8pm and 2am, repeated on Monday 5th October at 9pm and 3am.

24/09/2026

When Waverley sailed past Ha'Penny Pier, it was lovely to see so many on Ha'Penny Pier! If you came down to see that wonderful ship, thank you!

Don't forget the LV18 is permanently berthed next to Ha'Penny Pier!

24/09/2026

PS Waverley spent last night alongside in Ipswich. She sails very shortly and should exit the River Orwell by Shotley at approximately 1100.

Waverley will then sail past Harwich Quay before making a majestic turn, followed by a close pass of Ha'Penny Pier at approximately 1115

The best viewing locations are Ha'Penny Pier where Nigel Spencer (Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Essex) will be MC, plus the upper decks of the LV18 (free entry today)

23/09/2026

23/09/2026

Incredibly sad to read tonight that Norman St John - one of the famous voices from offshore pirate radio in the 1960s - has passed away.

We felt so honoured that Norman used to come over from Australia to be part of the pirate radio commemorations here in Essex.

He was a real star. Funny, kind, professional. A really wonderful guy who we loved working with on Pirate BBC Essex over many years, and loved spending time with off-air too. He used to make us laugh so much.

He regularly kept in touch with us and was always up for interviews… and always wanted to be part of the Pirate BBC Essex family.

Here’s a pic of Norm from our last gathering in Harwich in 2017 with that trademark hat and smile. Our thoughts are with his family and friends.

Steve & Ian xx

22/09/2026

Our Piers on Posters exhibition runs until the end of October.

On Thursday 24th September, LV18 will be free to visit and this includes our exhibitions!

We will be saluting the Paddle Steamer Waverley that day, at approximately 1115 in the morning and the LV18 upper decks are recommended for a good view of Waverley

Then head below decks to our exhibitions!

Did you know that both LV18 and Waverley are both Historic Ships? National Historic Ships UK

Don't forget to use The Harbour Ferry for travel from Shotley or Felixstowe!

For more details about the events on 24th September please visit our site.

https://lv18.org/the-waverley-visits-harwich-lv18/

21/09/2026

Paddle Steamer Waverley will be arriving in Harwich Harbour on Thursday 24th September at 1115.

The LV18 will be open to visitors for free and our upper decks will provide an excellent viewing platform.

LV18 will be exchanging signals and whistles with the Waverley as the two historic ships meet again!

Photo thanks to Jeff Welch
National Historic Ships UK Harwich Haven Authority