News & Events

NEWS AND EVENTS

Check out the latest news and events from historic vessels and Shipshape Network projects around the country.
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News

Falklands landing craft Foxtrot 8 gets new outfit for summer

Vessel has been wrapped in Pride colours to mark 25th anniversary of end of 'gay ban' in armed forces

Historic Vessel For Sale: 1908 Oyster Smack Rosa & Ada

Vessel was used for charter work on west coast of Scotland until recently and is fully afloat and in commission

National Historic Fleet steam tug Daniel Adamson launches £150,000 appeal

Money is needed for essential upgrades to meet new statutory maritime regulations

Vigilance returns to Brixham after 2 1/2 year restoration

1926 Brixham Trawler hopes to sail again in her centenary year of 1926.

Railway 200 Fridays - SS Shieldhall

For April, we look at Shieldhall, her history, and her special Rail 200 cruise this Summer

Charlestown Harbour reopens to visitors

Grade II listed Cornish harbour been closed since September for repairs to the lock gate

Events

Association of Dunkirk Little Ships - Return to Dunkirk 2025

21-26 May 2026, Ramsgate to Dunkirk. Channel crossing for 85th anniversary of Operation Dynamo

Yarmouth Gaffers Regatta 2025

22-25 May 2025, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight. Racing, food, fun, and music. Gaff-rigged boats and modern fleets welcome.

Brixham Heritage Sailing Regatta 2025

23-25 May 2025, Torbay, Devon. The South West's premier event for classic boats.

Crick Boat Show 2025

24-26 May 2025, Crick Marina, nr Daventry, Northamptonshire. Britain's biggest inland waterways event

Guided tour of historic boatyard Underfall Yard

24 + 25 May, 31 May + 1 June, 21 + 22 June, Underfall Yard, Bristol.

Steam Tug Brent - Open Day & Guided Tours

25 May, 29 June, 27 July, 31 August, 1 September, Steam Tug Brent, Maldon, Essex.