Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht seeks to transfer West-Hinder 1 lightship to Antwerp

The municipality of Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht has abandoned plans to restore the historic West-Hinder 1 lightship due to prohibitive costs. Officials are currently negotiating a donation of the vessel to the Maritiem Patrimonium in Antwerp, citing the city's existing maritime infrastructure as a more suitable location for preservation.