Our launch weekend (Christmas 2023) is now over but we continue to broadcast via our stream 24/7 with a mix of pre-recorded original programming from
Christmas 2023 Launch
Winter projects 2019 part 1
Now that the LV18 is back in Harwich Harbour, we are subject to the usual ravages of the tides, wind and inclement temperatures. So, on …
LV18 Site rebuilt
Our sister website, www.lv18.org has been completely rebuilt during March 2018 and now has much more content! Don’t forget that you can visit the ship …
Easter Shows
We have two days of special radio shows this weekend on Radio Mi Amigo from the LV18’s studio.
LISTEN HERE : https://www.lv18radio.uk/listen-online/
SATURDAY 31ST MARCH …
RIP Mystery Man
Paul aka Mystery Man, a longtime volunteer aboard the LV18, passed away this week.
Garry wrote:
“This week i lost my dearest friend in the …
Sunday Broadcasts
We are now regularly broadcasting on Sundays, from Midday to Midnight UK time. Garry Lee hosts a 4 hour show from midday before handing over …
Carly McDonagh
We sadly lost a key member of the LV18 crew in September. Carly McDonagh had been involved in the LV18 project from the earliest of …
September update
It’s been a little busy on the ship since the BBC dismantled their studio and the media left town! In fact, it was only a …
Press Release 08/08/2017
Press Release – for immediate use
The pirates are coming!
Over three days Harwich will be awash with former radio pirates who revolutionised pop music …
Pirate BBC Essex latest
Roger ‘Twiggy’ Day reports:
Here is what’s happening in Harwich.
Sat 12th August
Ray Clark (BBC Essex) live O/B 9-11am from H’penny Pier and deck …
Chris Cooper’s Photo Album
On sale, on board
Available for sale from the LV18:
When Pirates Waived The Rules – DVD – £5
Lightships Of The East Coast & The Story of LV18 …