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
NHS-UK awarded £10,000 LRF grant for 'Don't Rock the Boat' project
New project in partnership with Beckett Rankine will creature a suite of specialist guidance material on vessel stability
Historic Vessel For Sale - 1894 Racing Yacht Glance
Elegant racing yacht and Fastnet winner, fully in commission and ready to sail away.
Last chance to save 1926 Looe Lugger White Heather
Vessel will be scrapped by the end of September if a new owner is not found.
Historic Vessel For Sale - 1901 Oyster Smack Speedwell
Restoration project - may be scrapped if new owner not found. Believed to be only surviving east coast deep sea oyster smack.
Crowdfunder launched to help restore historic fire boat Pyronaut
Target of £5000 for repainting hull to be matched by Bristol Museums Service
New CEO for National Museum of the Royal Navy
Matthew Sheldon brings over 30 years of museum collections and leadership experience
Events
Exhibition: All at Sea - RNLI 200th Anniversary
Until 5 January 2025, House of Manannan, Douglas, Isle of Man
Exhibition: The Art of Buckler's Hard
Until 3 November 2024, Buckler's Hard Maritime Museum, Hampshire.
Exhibition: She Sees - Women in Maritime
Until 31 August 2025, Boathouse 4 at Portsmouth Historic Quarter.
Exhibition - Dream Destinations: celebrating Golden Age of steamboats in Scotland
Until 28th December 2024, Scottish Maritime Museum, Dumbarton.
Exhibition: Dream Destinations - The Golden Age of Scotland's Seaside Resorts
Until 28 December 2024, Scottish Maritime Museum, Dumbarton.
Exhibition - Scotland’s Whale Road
Until 31st August 2025, Discovery Point, Dundee. Scotland’s whaling stories uncovered.