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

Pilgrim of Brixham to return to sea in 2027

Final phase of Brixham Trawler's refit begins

Historic Vessel For Sale: MASB 27 (1941 Anti-Submarine Gunboat)

New custodian or co-ownership model sought for last survivor of 24 anti-submarine gunboats

NHS-UK gains support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for resilience project: Leading Lights

Project enables us to develop our plans to strengthen and support the historic vessel sector

Cornish Maritime Trust brings Newlyn's Old Harbour to life with first-ever 'Boats on the Beach'

More than £2,000 raised for new Maritime Heritage Hub

Introducing Bristol Dockyards: Home of SS Great Britain

Change of name for Bristol heritage site ahead of new museum opening

Daniel Adamson awarded £153k National Lottery funding

Funding will help deliver new Setting a Steady Course to Northwich project

Events

Course: GRP Repairs

14-18 September 2026, 11-15 January 2027, 5-9 July 2027, Boat Building Academy, Lyme Regis, Dorset

The Wooden Boat Stage returns at Southampton Boat Show

18-27 September, Southampton. Inspiring talks, live demos and practical sessions, plus historic vessels to get aboard

Course: Sail Making

21-25 September 2026, Orkney College, Stromness, Orkney Islands. Taught by award-winning sail maker Mark Shiner.

Taster Days at the Boat Building Academy

9 October 2026, 5 March + 30 July + 8 October 2027, Boat Building Academy, Lyme Regis

Course: Riveting

12-15 October 2026, Stephenson Railway, Tyneside. From BESTT, the Boiler & Engineering Skills Training Trust.

Scottish Maritime History Conference 2026

Wednesday 14 October 2026, Mitchell Library, Glasgow