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The Registers

There are currently over 2000 vessels across our Registers. These include details of designer, builder, dimensions, construction, propulsion, service history, current location and ownership, as well as images of many of the vessels.

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Darby

Archived, built 1903 by Cock, Robert & Sons, Appledore

Seal

Registered, built 1873 by Hickman, Alfred, Bilston

Swallow

Registered, built 1911 by Shepherd, Neil, Bowness.

Shipshape Network

Welcome to the Shipshape Network – a UK-wide initiative connecting historic vessel owners, skilled craftsmen, businesses, heritage organisations, training bodies and all those with an interest in Britain’s maritime heritage.