Deserted TSS Duke of Lancaster Ship 1955 (Mostyn, Wales)

This was a former passenger ship that operated in Europe from 1956 to 1979. It was later turned into a “Fun Ship” however that business closed due to ongoing problems with the local councils.

What’s interesting to know is the arcades from the ship had to be removed with cranes when it was purchased by local arcade collectors in 2012 – the games were no longer useful since it was no longer called a “Fun Ship”. Shortly after that, artists were commissioned to spray-paint the ship with bright graffiti only to then paint the sides of the ship black in 2017.

In 2021, the ship was in the process of having restoration work so who knows what the future holds for the Duke of Lancaster.