Categories & Prizes
A. Historic vessels on the National Register of Historic Vessels (NRHV) - entries by vessel owners or members of associated organisations only
This category is specifically aimed at owners of vessels on the NRHV or NAHV and is for photos that feature a registered historic vessel, either on static display or in operational use.
Category Prize: an evening on HMS Warrior (or similar historic vessel based locally) for four people, awarded by Lucas Fettes & Partners Ltd.
Highly Commended: this entry will receive a copy of the book 'Photography at Sea', published by Adlard Coles Nautical.
B. Traditional Maritime Skills in Action - open to all
This category is aimed at highlighting the use of traditional maritime skills and techniques in the UK.
Category Prize: £250 to be spent on maritime-based training, equipment or educational material, awarded by National Historic Ships.
Highly Commended: this entry will receive a copy of the book 'Photography at Sea', published by Adlard Coles Nautical.
C.1 Your local historic vessel or seascape - entries by primary school children only
This category is for photos with a maritime theme which demonstrate interest and understanding of historic vessels in the local area.
Category Prize: digital camera for your school, sponsored by Olympus and a class visit to an historic vessel near you.
Highly Commended: this entry will receive a copy of the book 'Photography at Sea', published by Adlard Coles Nautical.
C.2 Your local historic vessel or seascape - entries by secondary school children only
This category is for photos with a maritime theme which demonstrate interest and understanding of historic vessels in the local area.
Category Prize: digital camera for your school, sponsored by Olympus and a class visit to an historic vessel near you.
Highly Commended: this entry will receive a copy of the book 'Photography at Sea', published by Adlard Coles Nautical.
D. Classic Boat Favourite: the maritime enthusiast - open to all
This is a special category, judged by Classic Boat for the best maritime photograph taken by an enthusiast.
Category Prize: two-year subscription to Classic Boat magazine, plus your photo will be the CB ‘Big Picture' of the month.
Highly Commended: this entry will receive a copy of the book 'Photography at Sea', published by Adlard Coles Nautical.
Overall winner: National Historic Ships' Photographer for 2010
One entrant will be chosen as the overall winner out of the above categories and the winning photograph will be featured on the front cover of National Historic Ships' 2010 Annual Report.
Overall Prize: a monetary prize of £1,000 to be awarded on a theme or activity involving an historic vessel on the National Register of Historic Vessels (for example; chartering or visiting a historic vessel, sleeping onboard, educational activities or training in maritime techniques, restoration or maintenance costs for vessels on the NRHV)
