Stewart and Lloyds Tug No 2 by Thomas McDowall

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

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

Sea Scamp Sailing launch appeal for new mast

£19,000 must be raised to replace original 1936 spruce mast

Maid of the Loch launch 'Paint the Maid' campaign

Public are invited to sponsor materials for the work, starting from just £15

Vigilance of Brixham cleared to carry passengers after 4 year rebuild

Historic sailing trawler will offer public cruises again this summer

Events

Course: Modern Wooden Boat Building

13-17 July 2026, Boat Building Academy, Lyme Regis

Course: Rope Splicing

13-14 July 2026, Boat Building Academy, Lyme Regis

Course: Make a Paddle

16-17 July 2026, Boat Building Academy, Lyme Regis

British Classic Week 2026

20-25 July, Cowes Yacht Haven, Isle of Wight. The UK's leading classic & modern classic yacht regatta.

Course: Wooden Boat Restoration

20-24 July 2026, Boat Building Academy, Lyme Regis

Course: Paint your own Bellyboard

27 July + 6 August + 2 September 2026, Boat Building Academy, Lyme Regis