Duke of Lancaster graffiti art ship – in pictures

The hull of the Duke of Lancaster ship has been used as a blank canvas by street artists from around Europe. The piece near the front is by the DuDug team, based near to the ship in north Wales, who want to turn it into a free art gallery Photograph: ANNAR50/Wales News Service

This fairly self-explanatory piece is the the Prophet of Profit, by MrZero Photograph: ANNAR50/Wales News Service

The ship has been in a dry dock at the Dee estuary in north Wales since 1979, when its owners turned it into 'the Funship'. It served as a bar until the mid-80s, when it was closed to the public Photograph: ANNAR50/Wales News Service

The Duke of Lancaster's owners have worked with DuDug on the project, giving the collective access to the dock to cover the ship in art Photograph: ANNAR50/Wales News Service

This piece, Mauricamai, is by newcomer Fin DAC. Originally from Cork, he describes his style as Urban Aesthetics (a modern-day take on a 19th century art movement), an atypical paint/stencil style Photograph: ANNAR50/Wales News Service

This piece is by French artist GOIN. DuDug say his piece sends a direct message to the local council, spelling out their opinion. Council of Monkeys is by far the boldest statement on the ship to date, says the collective, not only because of its impressive 121m² expanse, but because of its clear message Photograph: ANNAR50/Wales News Service

This is the Profit of Prophets II by Fat Heat Photograph: ANNAR50/Wales News Service

This piece is by Bristol artist Bungle and is called the Face of Authority. This piece was the biggest challenge the artist had ever taken on and the finished result is an intimidating and impressive figure, say DuDug Photograph: ANNAR50/Wales News Service

This is Eduk the Diver by the Cream Soda Crew, based in Colwyn Bay. At 18 by 13 metres it is the largest work so far on the ship Photograph: ANNAR50/Wales News Service