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
Scottish Fisheries Museum launch 'Keep the Reaper sailing' appeal
£20,000 is needed for winter maintenance works for historic Fifie
Boat Building Academy enrols more women than men for first time
Rise is result of new diversity mission, launched a year ago
Tiller & Wheel buys a wharf
Shoregate Wharf will be the new home of historic vessels Edith May, Thistle and Ardwina.
Restored Hull Maritime Museum ready for refit
Museum s expected to re-open in Spring 2026 following three year restoration.
Rodney Pell - In Memoriam
Sheemaun owner was an informal ambassador for NHS-UK and a lover of maritime heritage.
Wooden boatbuilder Gail McGarva wins Heritage Crafts award
President's Award for Endangered Crafts is supported by the King Charles III Charitable Fund.
Events
Brunel Institute talks series 2024-25
Various dates until Feb 2025, SS Great Britain, Bristol. A thought-provoking series of talks on Brunel and the SS Great Britain.
Course: Boat Terminology
16 December & various dates in 2025, IBTC Lowestoft, Suffolk
Course: Boatbuilding - 47 Weeks Full-Time
Starting dates: 6th January & various dates in 2025, IBTC Lowestoft, Suffolk.
Course: 12 week Bench Joinery C&G Level 2 Diploma
Starting dates: 6th January & various dates in 2025, IBTC Lowestoft, Suffolk.
Course: 12 Week Woodworking & Joinery
Courses start 6 January & various dates in 2025, IBTC Lowestoft, Suffolk.
King's Maritime History Seminars 2024-25
Various dates until May 2025, King’s College London & ONLINE. Topics include the RNLI at Dunkirk and Clyde Puffers