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

Historic Vessel For Sale: 1908 Oyster Smack Rosa & Ada

Vessel was used for charter work on west coast of Scotland until recently and is fully afloat and in commission

National Historic Fleet steam tug Daniel Adamson launches £150,000 appeal to stay afloat

Money is needed for essential upgrades to meet new statutory maritime regulations

Vigilance returns to Brixham after 2 1/2 year restoration

1926 Brixham Trawler hopes to sail again in her centenary year of 1926.

Railway 200 Fridays - SS Shieldhall

For April, we look at Shieldhall, her history, and her special Rail 200 cruise this Summer

Charlestown Harbour reopens to visitors

Grade II listed Cornish harbour been closed since September for repairs to the lock gate

Princess Royal visits TS Queen Mary to see latest works

1933 Steamship is being restored to return to sail

Events

Pontoon Open Weekends at Boathouse 4

10/11 May, 7/8 June, 26/27 July, 23/24/25 August, 25/26 October, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.

VE Day 80 celebrations at Portsmouth Historic Quarter

10th May 2025, Portsmouth Historic Quarter. Family day out with live music, games, dancing and the chance to get aboard two WWII vessels

Steam at the Lift 2025

10-11 May, Anderton Boat Lift, Northwich, Cheshire. Family-friendly steam festival with a flotilla of vintage steam boats, Real Ale Festival & more

Medway Queen to return to Ramsgate for Dunkirk commemoration

Dunkirk Little Ship will be open to the public in Ramsgate from 15-26 May

Climb the rigging on iconic 19th century tea clipper Cutty Sark

Various dates from 16 May - 31 October 2025, Royal Museums Greenwich, London.

Course: Build a Canoe or Kayak week on the Isle of Mull

17-24 May, 21-28 June, 19-26 July, 16-23 August 2025, Archipelago Folkschool, Isle of Mull