The HMS Gheringhap has deteriorated to a point where it now presents a serious public safety risk.
The vessel has sustained significant damage, has been subject to ongoing unauthorised access and break-ins, and has become a location for anti-social and illegal activity. Like all structures exposed to the elements over time, it has reached the end of its practical life and can no longer be safely retained in a public setting.
Our responsibility is to ensure public spaces are safe for residents and visitors. Based on the vessel's condition and the risks it poses, the decision has been made to remove and demolish it.
This is not a decision that has been taken lightly. We recognise the vessel's history and the interest some community members have in it. However, when a structure presents a genuine risk of injury, public safety must come first.
