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
Maid of the Loch preservationist awarded MBE
John M Beveridge was involved with the historic paddle steamer for more than 30 years
Historic Vessel For Sale - 1924 Yacht Klang II
Falmouth-built yacht with sterling war history. Currently on hardstanding in Rhode Island, USA and offered free as restoration project.
Historic Vessel For Sale: 1936 butty Starcross
71ft Town Class Large Ricky, blank space ready for her next adventure.
Lively Lady awarded Active Thames grant
Grant will help provide updated electrical, navigation and safety equipment for famous yacht
Dock Museum in Barrow to close for refurbishment
Museum will be transformed as part of new Shipyard Town project.
Declaration of intent to deconstruct National Historic Fleet vessel Mary Joseph
Interested parties should contact National Museums NI by 9 December 2024
Events
UK Maritime Heritage Forum 2024
2-4 October, National Maritime Museum Cornwall, Falmouth. Conference theme: Britain's Coastal Experience
Free talk on the historic Charterhouse lifeboat
Thursday 3rd October, Hancocks Yard, Pembroke Dock.
Tooley's Arts Festival - a 10 day Arts Festival aboard a historic narrowboat
3-12 October, Tooley's Boatyard, Oxfordshire.
Open Days at IBTC Lowestoft Boatbuilding College
5 October + 30 November, IBTC Lowestoft, Suffolk.
Course: Carbon Literacy for the Maritime Heritage Sector
Various dates, October 2024 - March 2025. A 2 day online course from Society for Nautical Research.
Course: 12 Week Woodworking & Joinery
Courses start on: 7 October, 4 November, IBTC Lowestoft, Suffolk.