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 lighter Susan returns after 14 year restoration
Susan is the only surviving timber built lighter from the Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation.
Former NMRN Director General appointed Chairman of Wellington Trust
Dominic Tweddle is also Campaign Director for the 90th anniversary fundraiser
Britannia launch emergency crowdfunding appeal
1915 Boston Smack Britannia needs additional funding to complete the restoration project.
Steam tug Daniel Adamson introduces students to maritime sector Net Zero opportunities
The Maritime Heritage, Maritime Futures project brought together Merseyside maritime businesses, academics and students.
1881 fishing vessel Barnabas links four Celtic nations on 1,400 mile voyage
43 volunteers trained in ‘endangered’ heritage sailing skills
RRS Discovery's rudder removed for restoration works
6 tonne wooden rudder was first installed in 1904 after Discovery freed from Antarctic ice
Events
Oxford Canal Festival 2024
Saturday 21 September, Oxford. A day of live music, local food and entertainment, raising funds for the restoration of historic butty Kilsby
Lighting Up The Lea Open Day
Saturday 21 September, Cody Dock, London. Free family festival with live music, workshops, exhibitions, food & drink, & tours of historic lifeboat
Tipton Canal & Community Festival 2024
21-22 September, Tipton. Almost 30 historic narrow boats, stalls, entertainment & more.
Course: Lofting Theory
Courses start 23 September 2024, IBTC Lowestoft, Suffolk
King's Maritime History Seminars 2024-25
Various dates, September 2024 - May 2025, King’s College London & ONLINE. Topics include Arctic Convoys, the RNLI at Dunkirk and Clyde Puffers
Course: GRP Repairs
30 September - 4 October 2024, Boat Building Academy, Lyme Regis, Dorset