With two launches steadying her aft, the Smiths Knoll light vessel is towed up river at Yarmouth by the tug Hector Read in March, 1966. (Image: Archant)
Once-familiar beacons of our shores, lightships have a history of over 250 years and a particular connection to East Anglia, where the first light vessel was conceived in 1736.
• If you recognise anyone in the pictures or would like to tell us more about them you can email rosemary.dixon@arhcant.co.uk
• To get a copy of one of our old photographs, visit www.edp24.co.uk/buyaphoto or telephone Diane Townsend Mon-Fri on 01603 772449
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