Hull prepares to welcome Arctic Corsair
Plans have been lodged with the council to allow the dredging of part of the River Hull, making way for the historic British deep-sea trawler to access its new dry-dock home at the recently built maritime visitor centre.
Designed by Purcell and built by Ashcroft, the new centre achieved Passivhaus status in October. Visitors will be able to see the ship from the centre, before boarding the boat.
Hull’s last surviving vessel of its kind, the Arctic Corsair will be located at the North End Shipyard and will form a key part of the maritime attraction.
The overall project also includes the redevelopment of the Queen’s Gardens and the refurbishment of the Maritime Museum.
A previous application to dredge the river was halted in February, so that the Maritime Management Organisation could assess the composition of the dredged material.
Speaking about the visitor centre’s Passivhaus accreditation, Cllr Mike Ross, leader of Hull City Council, said: “The North End Shipyard Visitor Centre not only honours the city’s proud maritime past but also sets a new benchmark for sustainable cultural buildings in the UK.
“That it has received such recognition even before opening its doors to the public makes the achievement all the more remarkable.”
Owen Plummer, associate architect at Purcell, said: “We are thrilled that the North End Shipyard visitor centre has received this sustainability and social impact award, and are delighted to be working with Hull City Council in our collective vision of sustainably designing places where people can belong, encompassing sustainable design for the benefit of our communities.”
