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 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
New mizzen mast for The Golden Hinde
New mast is part of a full restoration of the ship which will include a new visitor centre
Fundraiser set up to help restore historic Penlee lifeboat W&S
Once restored the lifeboat will be donated to the people of Mousehole, where she served
Events
Course: Introduction to Woodworking
Courses start 11 November, 2 December & various dates in 2025, IBTC Lowestoft, Suffolk
Course: Splicing and Ropework
Courses start 11 November 2024 & various dates in 2025, IBTC Lowestoft, Suffolk
Open Days at IBTC Lowestoft
30 November 2024 plus various dates in 2025, IBTC Lowestoft, Suffolk.
Course: Boat Terminology
16 December & various dates in 2025, IBTC Lowestoft, Suffolk
Course: Introduction to Boat Building
9-10 January, 3-4 July 2025, Boat Building Academy, Lyme Regis
Course: Introduction to Woodworking
9-10 January 2025, Boat Building Academy, Lyme Regis