It was March 21, 1925, almost 100 years ago, when the steam trawler Cité de Verdun struck Rosevear, one of the rocky islets in the group of rocks known as the Western Rocks in the Isles of Scilly.

More stories from Yorkshire If rescued, it is planned to berth the rare steam trawler as part of Hull's revamped maritime heritage, said Mr Escreet, who owns a maritime towing company.