The showcase delves into the intricate connection between Hull, East Riding, and the sea, shedding light on 800 years of flooding in a region situated below sea level during high tide. Exploring themes such as maritime labour and recreation, the transition from sailing to steam, exploration, the era of Empire, shipwrecks, and whaling, the exhibition transforms the Ferens’ collection into an underwater spectacle. This imaginative portrayal raises critical questions about Hull’s precarious future and the aspirations for fortification against the rising tides.