News & Events

News and Events

Check out the latest news and events from our historic vessels and Shipshape Network projects around the country.

Have some news you'd like us to share, or an event you'd like us to promote?  Email us at info@nationalhistoricships.org.uk or tag us on social media.

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*Please note that, due to Covid-19 restrictions, events may be cancelled or venues closed at short notice. Always check with the organisers before travelling, and observe local restrictions. National Historic Ships UK can take no responsibility for events not organised by us.*

PS Medway Queen undergoing works at Ramsgate slipway

The paddle steamer Medway Queen is continuing its conservation works at Ramsgate slipway

Hull City Council appoints shipyard company to restore two historic ships

The Arctic Corsair and Spurn Lightship will be restored as part of the Hull Maritime project.

Historic Dockyard Chatham appoints new Curator to lead Ropery renovation

Published Naval Curator Nick Ball has joined as Collections, Galleries and Interpretation Manager, ahead of renovations to its Ropery gallery.

Torridge Council waives £3,000 bond to help SS Freshspring

Torridge District Council voted to return a £3,000 bond the SS Freshspring trust provided before it takes up its berth in Bideford.

Windermere Jetty Museum shortlisted for prestigious architecture prize

Museum is one of six buildings shortlisted for 2021 Stirling Prize

Wooden Canal Boat Society offers wellbeing boat trips

National Lottery grant will fund trips for NHS workers on historic wooden butty Hazel.

Hull restores its Guildhall Greenwich Time Ball

Hull’s Guildhall Greenwich Time Ball reclaims its position on the city’s skyline

Lynher's August 2021 Newsletter

Lynher sailed to Cotehele Quay for her 125th Birthday Party. It was quite emotional to see her in her original setting.

Swan gets back to the water with first school trip since pandemic

Trip marks 25 years of sail training for the National Historic Fleet vessel

Historic Dockyard Chatham wins three awards for preservation project

Project wins RIBA awards including for Sustainability and Client of the Year

Guide to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

Freedom of information

News and Events

Check out the latest news and events from our historic vessels and Shipshape Network projects around the country.

Have some news you'd like us to share, or an event you'd like us to promote? Email us at info@nationalhistoricships.org.uk or tag us on social media.