LCT 7074 – The Last D-Day Landing Craft

The National Museum of the Royal Navy helped to save LCT 7074, the last Second World War Landing Craft (tank) in the UK. The grant will allow the National Museum of the Royal Navy to re-float, conserve and interpret the vessel, one of the last of its kind in the world, for final public viewing in Portsmouth.

LCT 7074 landing craft
LCT 7074 landing craft
Region
South East England
Grant awarded
£916,149
Year awarded
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The last D-Day landing craft from Second World War saved for the nation

The award, to the National Museum of the Royal Navy, represents a last chance to save a priceless example of Second World War and naval heritage.

The grant allows for the transfer of ownership of the vessel to the National Museum of the Royal Navy from Peel Ports and to float her, since she is currently sunk, semi-derelict, at her moorings at East Float Dock, Birkenhead. Plans are now in place to raise her during a two day operation, taking place over 15–16 October.