I don't think the Galaxy would have lasted much longer - it looked in a dire state when I visited in 1966. 
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It was Ted Short (postmaster general July 1966 – April 1968) not Tony Benn who was PMG for the MoA legislation. Ted Short said later that he listened to some of the pirates, especially Radio 390 (BBC Radio The Story of Pop 1982).
Until the Radio City incident in June 1966 there was no concrete plan for legislation, for instance it was not in the Queen’s Speech.
Otherwise, a few of the ships (possibly 3) might have lasted until the next election, with forts already being attended to under existing legislation, and some of the ships likely to fail over time for economic and logistical reasons. Previous Message
All those years ago, the then Labour party Postmaster General; Wedgewood Benn, though he had rid the UK of these "Evil" Offshore radio stations broadcasting from Ships & structures.
As they closed down one by one during the day, by midnight - just One was left transmitting - Yes Caroline of course, with the Late Robbie Dale & Johnnie Walker (RIP both) Broadcasting love peace & good music - unafraid of the MOA, that had chickened out - the rest of the offshore stations, inc Big L.
For some that midnight moment, was the turning point. For Me, the real turning point, was Just after Big L closed down just after 3 in the afternoon.
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14th August 1967 - Freddie Archer 14/8/2025, 8:49:54
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