Historic yacht Severn returns to the water after a century-long journey
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Historic yacht Severn returns to the water after a century-long journey

19 Jun 2026 · Originally published 19 Jun 2026 9/10 Original headline: Yacht that once lay forgotten sailing again after 100-year journey
After sinking in the River Mersey just before the First World War, the 1912 yacht Severn has been restored to sailing condition following a four-year, £160,000 project. The vessel, which spent 13 years on the riverbed before being salvaged in 1927, is now back on the water to preserve a piece of Merseyside's maritime history.
Source: Liverpool Echo Merseyside
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