Burnham-On-Sea’s pilot boat welcomed a VIP Royal visitor during a visit to a national marine exhibition this month.
The Princess Royal opened the annual industry event, Seawork in Southampton last week, where Somerset’s ‘Sea Sprite’ pilot boat was on display.
The Somerset Council-owned pilot boat for the Port of Bridgwater launched in 2020 and has been kept busy with many deliveries to Hinkley Point C in recent years.
The boat is often moored at Burnham-On-Sea Sailing Club’s pontoons in the River Brue and is often seen by walkers.
A council spokesperson said: “Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal opened the event and paid a visit to vessel, showing great interest and was impressed at the quality of the build.”
