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

New research project to map changes in Mary Rose's hull

3.5 year project will help secure the long-term conservation of the ship

Puffer Preservation Trust awarded Lottery grant for VIC 32

Grant will support a programme of essential restoration to keep the puffer steaming

New phase of repair work begins on RRS Discovery

A fully supportive habitat will be created for the vessel for the first time.

Carrickfergus Tall Ship Project set out business plan to return Result home

Plan would see Result restored and become a static living history attraction

Historic trawler Viola marks 120th anniversary with starring role in maritime heritage films

Railway 200 Fridays - Rail and Maritime Heritage

Events

Exhibition: Encounters with the Severn

5 February - 11 April 2026, National Waterways Museum, Gloucester. A photographic exhibition that reflects the changing life and landscapes of Britain

Course: Modern Sail Making Techniques

16-20 February + 24-28 August 2026, Boat Building Academy, Lyme Regis

Course: 40 Week Boat Building Course

Courses start February and September 2026, Boat Building Academy, Lyme Regis

New Below Decks tours on Steamship Shieldhall

18th February & 18th March 2026, Southampton. See behind the scenes of Britain’s largest working steamship!

NI Science Festival events aboard HMS Caroline

18-20 February, Belfast. Stargazing event, Engine Room Talk and learn How Food Defined the First World War

Open Days on Thames Sailing Barge Raybel

Last Sunday of each month, Raybel Charters, Lloyds Wharf, Sittingbourne, Kent.