The historic boat part is on permanent loan from The Hovercraft Museum in Lee-on-the-Solent to East Cowes Town Council. The SR.N4’s Channel yearsThe SR-N4 hovercraft was the world’s largest passenger hovercraft ever built, carrying passengers and vehicles across the English Channel between England and France for several decades. Information on the board has been researched and supported by Sarah and David Burdett and their team at the East Cowes Heritage Centre. ‘Icons of British engineering’Councillor Karl Love, ward member for East Cowes and East Cowes Town Council councillor, said,“This project has been many years in the making, and it is fantastic to finally see this remarkable piece of hovercraft history restored and displayed for everyone to enjoy. The museum’s viewA spokesperson for the Hovercraft Museum said,“The Hovercraft Museum was delighted to loan an SRN4 pylon and propeller to East Cowes Town Council for display at the Columbine Hangar.