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

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

Princess Royal visits TS Queen Mary to see latest works

1933 Steamship is being restored to return to sail

National Historic Ships UK announces its 2025 Flagships of the Year

Four very different historic vessels will fly the flag for UK maritime heritage

New book celebrates Lady Daphne's time in Charlestown Harbour

Tales From The Hold features local writers and is published in May 2025

Events

IWA Canalway Cavalcade

3-5 May, Little Venice, London. A vibrant canal festival in the heart of London's waterways

Exhibition: Swan LK243 - 125 years of Maritime Heritage

3 May - 29 June 2025, Shetland Museum and Archives, Lerwick. Celebrating Swan's 125th birthday

Swan Trust Open Day

Sunday 4th May, Lerwick, Shetland. Celebrating Swan's 125th birthday

Guided walks of Bristol's Floating Harbour

First Tuesday of each month, M Shed, Bristol.

80TH ANNIVERSARY VE DAY TALK WITH SPECIAL FOCUS ON SCOTLAND’S CONTRIBUTION TO D-DAY

7pm – 8pm Thursday 8 May (Doors Open 5.30pm) Scottish Maritime Museum, Irvine Harbourside The Scottish Maritime Museum on Irvine Harbourside will host

National VE Day Commemorative events aboard HMS Wellington

8-9 May 2025, HMS Wellington, London. Includes Flag Raising, Fish 'n' Chips lunch, and 1940s themed afternoon party