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
Pilgrim of Brixham launch crowdfunder for new sails
£50,000 must be raised to keep Pilgrim sailing.
Marine & Coastguard Agency seeks your views on Grandfather Rights updates
Consultation is open to the public until 4 October 2024
Ellesmere Yard awarded £410k National Lottery Heritage Fund grant
Grant will allow them to develop plans to open the historic boatyard up to the public
Railway 200 gearing up for year of celebration
Celebrating rail's impact in national life
Historic Vessel For Sale - Peel Castle
1929 former Cornish fishing lugger, now suitable for cruising, charter sail/ cargo or use as a liveaboard.
King approves name change for HQS Wellington
Battle of Atlantic survivor will return to WWII name of HMS Wellington
Events
Free Guided Walks with Hull Maritime
Every Thursday, Saturday & Sunday. Discover 800 years of maritime heritage.
Guided walks of Bristol's Floating Harbour
First Tuesday of each month, M Shed, Bristol.
Exhibition: The Art of Buckler's Hard
Until 3 November 2024, Buckler's Hard Maritime Museum, Hampshire.
Exhibition: The Solway Hoard
Until 6 January 2025, Scottish Fisheries Museum, Anstruther.
Exhibition: Vessels and Voyagers - the NHS-UK Photo Competition 2010-2023
Until 19 January 2025, Dover Museum, Kent.
Exhibition: She Sees - Women in Maritime
Until 31 August 2025, Boathouse 4 at Portsmouth Historic Quarter.