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
First steam engineer training cruise on VIC 32 a big success
Unique course was an opportunity to learn on board the 1943 National Historic Fleet 'Clyde Puffer'
Medway Queen celebrates centenary in style
Week of events includes Rochester Cathedral service and reception on board the ship
Excelsior Trust awarded Community Fund grant to take 12 young people to sea
Grant will enable local young people to develop sea skills on two week voyage
Maritime heritage projects awarded National Lottery funding
Pioneer Sailing Trust in Brightlingsea and Cellardyke Trust in Fife awarded more than £3m in grants
Steam Tug Portwey Trustees make announcement regarding tug's future
New Steam Boat Trust will be formed to manage both Portwey and Steam Tug Challenge
National Historic Ships UK launches Discounts Scheme
Brand-new Discounts Scheme exclusively for owners and custodians of vessels on the National Registers
Events
Course: Lettering and Decorative Woodcarving
25–27 October, IBTC Lowestoft, Suffolk.
Pontoon Open Weekends are back at Boathouse 4
26-27 October, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. Take a trip on a historic naval vessel.
Course: Timber Technology
Courses start 28 October, IBTC Lowestoft, Suffolk
Course: Router Course
Courses start 29 October 2024, IBTC Lowestoft, Suffolk
Course: Painting and Varnishing
Courses start 4 November 2024, IBTC Lowestoft, Suffolk
Kent Shipbuilding Conference 2024
7-8 November 2024, Historic Dockyard Chatham. Highlighting Kent’s rich ship and boat building heritage.