Flagship of the Year
Become our Flagship of the Year
‘Flagship of the Year' is an annual award run by National Historic Ships for a single vessel to represent us. It is aimed at vessels which are in operational condition and which raise their profile by attending public events and festivals.
The successful applicant will be given a broad pennant to fly, marking their flagship status and the year of the award. The vessel will be grant aided a maximum figure of £1,500 to assist in the costs of appearing at a major national or international event.
How to apply
Owners of vessels on the NRHV who wish to apply should outline their cruising programme for the season, specifying the following:
- Key places to be visited
- Details of events or festivals to be attended
- Significance of the vessel and any links to cruising destinations
- Public benefit from vessel attendance at any events
- Ways in which the vessel would support National Historic Ships during the year.
Applications should also state how the grant would be used.
Applicants are encouraged to include photographs that demonstrate the aesthetic or promotional impact the vessel is likely to make.
Vessels applying for flagship status are eligible to attend festivals or events outside British waters in accordance with any grant made, but the vessel must then be returned to her permanent berth in the UK.
The vessel awarded flagship status agrees to carry publicity material on behalf of National Historic Ships for distribution at events, as well as allowing members of the team to come onboard by prior arrangement at any festival attended to promote the work of National Historic Ships. The broad pennant should be flown on all public occasions when the vessel should be deemed a representative of National Historic Ships.
No email or telephone applications will be considered.
