Portsmouth's Lord Mayor enjoys sneak peek at newly-restored D-Day craft
THE Lord Mayor of Portsmouth enjoyed a sneak peek of the unique D-Day landing craft tank in its new Southsea home.
Lord Mayor Councillor Rob Wood and Lady Mayoress Debbie Wood visited the closed site of the LCT 7074 on Clarence Esplanade as the final construction to safely secure the ship in place was underway.
Cllr Wood said: ‘As a visitor attraction it is second to none, but it is also a stunning piece of art you can see from the other side of the common and a fitting tribute to all of those who fought on D-Day. This is a piece of history that will not only enhance the visitor experience at The D-Day Story, but inform and inspire so many children and young people to learn more about such an important part of Portsmouth, and the country's, history.’
Situated to the right of the D-Day Story entrance on Clarence Esplanade, LCT 7074 will house two tanks from the museum's tank collection. Visitors will be able to walk onto the bow of the ship, explore the tanks and the landing craft, and see inside the engine room at the stern.
LCT 7074 is the last surviving example of a tank-carrying landing craft that served at D-Day. She was recently moved to her new home in Southsea following a £4.7m renovation. It is expected she will welcome her first visitors by the end of the year.
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