From 1958, when the LV18 was first deployed by Trinity House until 1994 when the LV18 was retired, the vessel’s primary role was as a …
LV18 Radio History
Easter Report
The following was sent to the Harwich & Manningtree Standard for the 5th April 2024 edition.
Radio Mi Amigo was broadcast from historic light vessel …
Easter 2024 Schedule
RADIO MI AMIGO – EASTER SCHEDULE (2024)
Please note that the schedule may need to change due to DJ availability.
GOOD FRIDAY 29th MARCH
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Christmas 2023 Launch
Winter project 2019 part 2
A few days after originally posting our project news, the plans have expanded considerably and we’re now intending to route new multi-links for audio, video …
Winter projects 2019 part 1
Now that the LV18 is back in Harwich Harbour, we are subject to the usual ravages of the tides, wind and inclement temperatures. So, on …
LV18 Site rebuilt
Our sister website, www.lv18.org has been completely rebuilt during March 2018 and now has much more content! Don’t forget that you can visit the ship …
Easter Shows

We have two days of special radio shows this weekend on Radio Mi Amigo from the LV18’s studio.
LISTEN HERE : https://www.lv18radio.uk/listen-online/
SATURDAY 31ST MARCH …
RIP Mystery Man
Paul aka Mystery Man, a longtime volunteer aboard the LV18, passed away this week.
Garry wrote:
“This week i lost my dearest friend in the …
Sunday Broadcasts
We are now regularly broadcasting on Sundays, from Midday to Midnight UK time. Garry Lee hosts a 4 hour show from midday before handing over …
Carly McDonagh
We sadly lost a key member of the LV18 crew in September. Carly McDonagh had been involved in the LV18 project from the earliest of …
September update
It’s been a little busy on the ship since the BBC dismantled their studio and the media left town! In fact, it was only a …

