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Check out the latest news and events from historic vessels and Shipshape Network projects around the country.
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News

RAILWAY 200 FRIDAY - WINDERMERE LAKE CRUISES

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Newlyn Old Harbour, home of 2025 Flagship Barnabas, to be restored

Historic England has awarded £119,301 from their Heritage At Risk Capital Fund

HMS Unicorn fo'c'sle revealed for the first time in nearly 50 years

Elegant sweep of the ship's sides can now be seen by all

Grade II Listed pumphouse at National Waterways Museum to be restored

Historic England grant will enable Canal & River Trust to re-open the pumphouse to the public

DJ Mike Read appointed as Patron of Saving Our Sarah CIC

Charity's mission is to restore the 1951 lifeboat Sarah Townsend Porritt

SS Keewatin awarded Museum Ship of the Year by the Steamship Historical Society of America

Glasgow-built steamship is now based at the Great Lakes Museum, Ontario, Canada

Events

Ellesmere Yard Heritage Tours are back for the summer

14 September, 12 October, Ellesmere Boat Yard, Cheshire

Course: Antique Furniture Restoration

15-19 September 2025, 14-18 September 2026, Boat Building Academy, Lyme Regis

Royal Society of Marine Artists Annual Exhibition

17-27 September 2025, Mall Galleries, London. The best contemporary maritime art from this year's competition.

Doors Open Days - Visit Scotland's heritage for free

Various dates 19-28 September, across Scotland. Including Tall Ship Glenlee, HMS Unicorn, Swan LK243, and Portsoy Boat Shed

Shipshape Network Scotland Hub Event

Saturday 4th October, Scottish Maritime Museum, Irvine. Talks & presentations from Scottish historic vessels followed by tours of the museum

John King tug tours trips are back at M Shed

4+5+18+19 October, M Shed, Bristol