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Lynher: Wartime Barrage Balloon Vessel Offered for Sale

for sale ww2 service historic vessel

Lynher was requisitioned and used as a barrage-balloon platform in Plymouth Sound throughout the Second World War.

Published 21 September 2026

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Lynher is among the historic vessels currently advertised for sale through National Historic Ships UK. For anyone considering becoming her next custodian, the surviving wartime record is an important part of the vessel’s significance.

Recorded wartime service

Requisitioned by the government during the Second World War, Lynher served for the duration as a barrage-balloon platform in Plymouth Sound.

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Image and historical record: National Historic Ships UK.

This wartime-service summary is based on the National Historic Ships UK record. The Wartime Vessels Association has not independently verified the record and is not responsible for any inaccuracies or omissions. Prospective purchasers should verify the vessel’s identity, history, ownership, condition and availability directly with the seller and appropriate specialists.