The LCT 7074 Story | The Restoration

[@walterkronkitesleftshoe6684]

As a young lad in 1970s Liverpool, my friend's dad worked on Liverpool docks, and on a couple of occasions took us onboard the "S.S Landfall" when it was moored in Collingwood Dock. I remember it was in a REALLY sorry state, and even though as a young lad I was vaguely aware that it had taken part in D-Day seeing it as it was in the late 70s it was hard to imagine it being true. The memory crossed my mind earlier this evening, and I though I'd search around online to see what had become of the old wreck, and first discovered that it had been purchased by the "Merseyside Historic Warship Preservation Trust" in 1994... before the HWPT went bust. Then on finding that it had been funded by the lottery heritage committee I searched YT for LCT 7074 and then find THIS GEM !!! Not ashamed to say I almost felt a bit "misty eyed" myself to see such an unbelievable transformation from the rusting wreck I remembered from childhood, that I'd imagined had been scrapped many years ago. What a fantastic memorial to the brave lads who manned these craft in such awful conditions. I'm so VERY glad to see that some of the veterans are still around to see how their efforts and heroism are being remembered. Great work, Great video... thank you.

[@scopex2749]

As a Cold War veteran and lifelong engineer may I commend all those who restored this wonderful old lady to her younger self. And may the fallen forever walk in glory and all those who fought and came home - Our thanks and gratitude.

[@johnhawkins9826]

My father L/Sto A C Hawkins, died in 1944 and is buried in the Heliopolis Military Cemetery, Cairo - He served in the Med and Aegean on LCTs from 1939 until his death - He would be so proud, as indeed I am, to know this rebuild has been done so thoroughly - Thank you all at the NMRM for successfully completing this 'Warrior of WW2'

[@tf2Cockatiel]

This is such an undiscovered gem on youtube. Thanks to the work you guys do at the NMRN

[@blagmate5516]

Over here in The States, we have several restored Landing Craft Infantry, Motor Torpedo Boats and such. Glad to see these old girls on display.

[@TimberwolfC14]

Congratulations and well done to all who had a hand in bringing back a piece of history. They say a ship is a living thing so maybe her crew is once again mustering on her decks in heaven.

[@NZobservatory]

800 built and only one remains. Incredible. The way things are going we may need a bunch more of these.

[@lisab3396]

Wish my Father and Grand Father WW1 could have been here to see this. Grand Father in the Royal Marines and Father in the Royal Navy WW2

[@hughfranklin4002]

We should always protect our history, good or bad, this old lady needed and deserved to be restored she is part of our amazing history.

[@mandiabrahams7824]

Other half...I have many photographs of the old Landfall in Liverpool, I will upload them one of these days. My late brother used to deliver his Captain to the Master Mariners club Landfall and row him back to his Palm Line home from home after a session back in the fifties. It is lovely to see her restored, well done all concerned.

[@xfire7]

Thank goodness it was saved .

[@sadwingsraging3044]

Magnificent job.🥲

[@grahamthebaronhesketh.]

WOW I am impressed.

[@chriscollis9315]

Very impressive well done cannot wait to go and see her👍👍👍👍🙂🙂🙂🙂

[@twstf8905]

Awesome 👍

[@kenkan6837]

At the age of 18 my uncle piloted a Higgen's Boat in the Pacific in several major operations, he refused to speak of his experiences.

[@nobodyspecial4702]

Y'all had a bunch of photos of the hull showing the numbers and still managed to not paint them correctly?

[@FissionChips]

I think if you watch the video of the original registration they have reproduced it exactly how it was . . .

[@JanicePeterson-c3l]

Lola Rest

[@DIGGER19860]

You do know you lost ww2. Hence why you dont have a empire anymore. Loosers. Destroyed the best people europe has ever known.

[@blagmate5516]

What are you on about?

[@oldnick4707]

Yeah, what are you talking about?