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

Carrickfergus Tall Ship Project set out business plan to return Result home

Plan would see Result restored and become a static living history attraction

Historic trawler Viola marks 120th anniversary with starring role in maritime heritage films

Railway 200 Fridays - Rail and Maritime Heritage

River & Rowing Museum Opens EOI Process for Major Collections Transfer

EOIs are requested by the 6th February 2026.

National Waterways Museum Gloucester introduces new historic boats tour

New volunteer-led tour takes you aboard Queen Boadicea II, dredger SND No. 4, and Sabrina 5

Winners announced for 2025 National Historic Ships UK Awards

Find out the winners of the Photography Competition, Marsh Volunteer, and Excellence in Maritime Conservation Awards

Events

Course: Traditional Wooden Boat Building

19-23 January + 6-10 July 2026, Boat Building Academy, Lyme Regis

Course: Rope Splicing

26-27 January + 13-14 July 2026, Boat Building Academy, Lyme Regis

New Below Decks tours on Steamship Shieldhall

28th January, 18th February, 18th March 2026, Southampton. See behind the scenes of Britain’s largest working steamship!

Exhibition - Tides of Time

1st February - 26th April, Scottish Maritime Museum, Irvine. How Scotland’s seas and coastlines have inspired generations of artists.

Course: Wooden Boat Restoration

2-6 February + 20-24 July 2026, Boat Building Academy, Lyme Regis

Course: 40 Week Boat Building Course

Courses start February and September 2026, Boat Building Academy, Lyme Regis