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

Ipswich Maritime Trust awarded HLF grant for Heritage Harbours project

Project team will work with local schools and communities to bring alive awareness of town's maritime heritage

Sea-Change Sailing Trust's Richard Titchener awarded MBE

Award is for services to disadvantaged young people and the community in Essex

Victory Medal Awarded to SS Freshspring's John Puddy

John saved the ship from demolition in 2013 and helped secure her future

Historic Vessel For Sale: Buckden (1936 Narrowboat)

Town Class Large Woolwich in 'as built' form and carrying condition

Stay the night in the Captain's Cabin aboard HMS Wellington

Looking for a unique escape in the heart of London? Step aboard the historic HMS Wellington, and spend the night moored on the Thames

Railway 200 Fridays - PS Waverley

For May, we look at Waverley, her history, and her special cruises in connection with Rail 200

Events

Suffolk Yacht Harbour Classic Regatta

20 - 22 June 2025, Suffolk Yacht Harbour, Ipswich. The largest event of its kind on the East coast

Thames Barge Raybel takes part in Estuary Festival 2025

21-29 June, Benfleet & Queenborough, Essex. Various live music and storytelling events aboard Raybel and on land.

Guided tour of historic boatyard Underfall Yard

21 + 22 June, 26 + 27 July, 9+10+16+17 August, Underfall Yard, Bristol.

Course: Beginners Canoe Paddle Workshop

21-22 June, 9-10 July 2025, Blyth Tall Ship, Blyth, Northumberland

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

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

Lymm Historic Transport Day 2025

22 June, Lymm, Cheshire. Everything from classic cars, military vehicles, vintage bicycles, steam traction engines, historic working boats & model