Today, one of the most recognisable landmarks at Skippool Creek is the rusting hull of the MV Good Hope, a derelict vessel resting in the mud beside the River Wyre. To many passing motorists it is simply an abandoned ship, but its presence serves as a striking reminder of a time when Skippool was one of Lancashire’s busiest centres of shipbuilding and maritime trade. Although the modern vessel has no proven connection with the earlier sailing ship Hope, the shared name has become symbolic of the creek’s remarkable maritime heritage. Long before Fleetwood was created, Skippool was the principal port…
