The M.V Yorkshire Belle is a pleasure cruiser based in Bridlington, East Yorkshire, England. She was built by Cook, Welton & Gemmell as a replacement for the original Yorkshire Belle, that was lost in the River Humber during World War II after hitting a magnetic mine, sinking with all hands.
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Summary
Yorkshire Belle weighs 70 tons gross and has a length of over 24 metres, a breadth of nearly 6 metres and a depth of 1.7 metres. With two eight-cylinder Gardner engines each giving l52hp she can carry up to 198 passengers. She is fully licensed with a lounge bar that serves light refreshments throughout the cruise. She is equipped with a public commentary system for pointing out items of local interest along Flamborough Head. There is also opportunities to purchase Yorkshire Belle souvenirs. As well as relaxing one-hour cruises to Flamborough Head, there are also special extended cruises to the Bempton Cliffs RSPB reserve offering close-up views of the cliffs, lighthouse and caves.
She was bought in 1982 by her current owner Mr Peter Richardson. Before the purchase Mr Richardson worked in Huddersfield but has now become a Board of Trade recognised skipper.
Awards
In 2008, she won Winner of The Sunday Times Best Boat Trip in Britain.