The Council of Experts comprises up to 12 experienced individuals drawn from across the historic ships and heritage sectors who have demonstrated exceptional conservation, technical, business management, governance or strategic planning skills. Members are appointed by a Nominations Panel and advise on key issues affecting National Historic Ships UK and the constituencies that it serves.
Andrew is Deputy Executive Director of Museum Operations at the National Museum of the Royal Navy in Portsmouth. In February 2021, he was awarded the Victory Medal by The Society for Nautical Research for his conservation work on HMS Victory.
Stephen is a chartered engineer, maritime heritage consultant and boat conservator with more than 20 years experience in manufacturing industries. Since 2015, he has managed all aspects of vessel conservation and restoration for Windermere Jetty Museum.
Wyn is a naval architect who is a specialist in maritime heritage projects, most notably Cutty Sark, HMS Warrior and ss Great Britain.
Honorary University Fellow at Exeter University, Helen's research interests are in the field of maritime business history in the 19th and 20th centuries. Her particular areas of research include illegal business, business leadership and the role of businesswomen.
Linda is Head Curator of the Scottish Fisheries Museum in Anstruther, our Shipshape Network Scotland Hub. She has over 20 years' experience caring for a collection including 21 historic boats, and also serves as an Accreditation Mentor for Museums Galleries Scotland.
Paul is an archaeologist and maritime heritage crime advisor at Historic England. He leads on identifying significance, designation recommendations and management of wrecks in English Waters as well as major projects. He was also a volunteer council chair and ambulance crew with the British Red Cross.
Eric was formerly a curator at the National Maritime Museum, in a variety of roles including Head of Ship Technology, and later became Assistant Director of the Design Museum. Since going freelance in 2001, he has specialised in interpretation projects.
John returned the coal-fired paddle steamer Kingswear Castle to service in 1985 and subsequently ran the business for nearly 30 years as well as sailing as one of KC's captains. He is now Chairman of Kingswear Castle Trust, a trustee of the Maritime Heritage Trust, and a former board member of Paddle Steamer Waverley
Robin is secretary of Ulster Maritime Heritage, a new organisation that is seeking to promote the importance of Northern Ireland’s unique heritage. He is also a Trustee in a number of charities, and has published several books on local history.
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