The arsonist who nearly destroyed the LV18 was jailed by a judge in Chelmsford on 7th June 2024
https://www.gazette-news.co.uk/news/24372673.harwich-arsonist-jailed-setting-fire-lv18-lightship/
On the evening before the court proceedings were concluded we lit the LV18’s lantern. The phoenix has risen.
If you would like to help us continue the restoration of the LV18, following the arson, please visit our crowdfunder appeal:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/lv18-restoration-fund