Stephen M.'s photos with the keyword: auk

Two crew on the vessel 'Auk' working on the 'Potato Garth' aid to navigation (AtoN).

This small ship was a surprise find in Sunderland this morning. Appearing brand new (note seats still in plastic wrapping), it looks like it may find use as a patrol vessel in the Port? It looks too small to function as a pilot vessel, and the Port has plenty of capability in this regard with the 'PV Heron', 'PV Shearwater' and the 'Portunus'. It will be interesting to see it out and about in the future!