LV 78 was built in 1914 by John I. Thornycroft & Company shipyard in Southampton and decommissioned in 1987.
After decommissioning in 1987 she became a static attraction at the Ocean Village marina in Southampton from 1988 to 2010.
In November 2010 she was moved a short distance to the Trafalgar dock where, after renovation, she was to be displayed at the "Aeronautica" attraction, due to open in 2015.
[2] The vessel remains on dry land outside Solent Sky museum awaiting developments.
LV 78 is on the National Historic Ships UK register.