The huge whale sculpture sailing north from England and destined for Dundee is nearing Scottish shores.
Residents have been promised a “sensational” sight when the humpback whale sculpture arrives in the city.
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Marine tracking shows that, as of Sunday afternoon, the boat is sailing north near Berwick-upon-Tweed and making good progress toward the city.
As things stand, the £134,750 sculpture is expected to arrive in Dundee between 12 and 1pm on Monday October 17 after setting off on Thursday night.
Designed by Lee Simmons, it was put together in England before being loaded onto a tug boat.
It’s understood the 35-metre by 18-metre model will be installed on Dundee Waterfront in the days after its arrival.
Simmons believes it is the first time such a feat has been attempted in the UK, with other landmarks usually built near to where they will be installed.
“I don’t think anything of this nature has been done in the UK at all,” Lee said.
“Most other notable UK landmarks have been built on site and you see them gradually go up over the course of a month or a year.
“But when this comes it will be pretty sensational.
“It will enter the Tay and go through Broughty Ferry and the Tay Road Bridge before setting up at the Waterfront.”
The large sculpture spans 18 metres between pectoral fins and is made of stainless steel.
The new landmark, chosen to celebrate Dundee’s historic connection to whaling, forms part of the city council’s £1 billion Waterfront development.
Speaking about the benefit of using steel, Lee said: “The steel is the type used by the oil and gas industry in very harsh environments at sea.
“It is extremely robust and should outlast me. It will also be easy to maintain.”
Dundee whale sculpture: All you need to know ahead of its ‘sensational’ arrival