Bernie Hollywood's 'Boat of Hope' will be housed in Liverpool's Anglican Cathedral as part of a special exhibition raising awareness of the mental health struggles of children and young people.
Bernie, from Liverpool, entered the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge with the aim of shining a spotlight on the continued rise of child suicide and depression across the UK and around the world. Branded the world’s toughest endeavour, the solo journey saw Bernie row 3,540 miles across the Atlantic Ocean completely unsupported until he reached Antigua.
The purpose of the Boat of Hope is to open a conversation about feelings around mental health. The boat was named City of Liverpool in honour of his late father and grandfather, who spent their working lives at the Port of Liverpool.
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Measuring seven by two metres, the boat will be available for visitors to view at the heart of The Well at Liverpool Cathedral. A children’s picture book called Bernie and Boatie was also developed to engage primary school-aged children and is available to purchase from the Liverpool Cathedral shop.
Bernie said: "I am truly thrilled that the final stage of our hugely successful two-year Boat of Hope campaign is concluding with this exhibition in the majestic Liverpool Cathedral.
"Our mission over the last two years was to successfully open as many conversations as possible with primary children on their mental wellbeing and with young adults on suicide awareness across the world, through creative arts and adventure. After my solo row and the work that has been done with schools in the UK, we are now here in my home city, with the unique opportunity for people to come and see the ‘City of Liverpool’ ocean-going rowboat on display alongside artwork produced by young people as part of the project."
Visitors to Liverpool Cathedral can take a closer look at the City of Liverpool boat from Saturday, May 27 to Sunday, June 4.
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