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Historic Vessel For Sale - 1901 Oyster Smack Speedwell
Restoration project - may be scrapped if new owner not found. Believed to be only surviving east coast deep sea oyster smack.
Crowdfunder launched to help restore historic fire boat Pyronaut
Target of £5000 for repainting hull to be matched by Bristol Museums Service
New CEO for National Museum of the Royal Navy
Matthew Sheldon brings over 30 years of museum collections and leadership experience
Historic lighter Susan returns after 14 year restoration
Susan is the only surviving timber built lighter from the Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation.
Former NMRN Director General appointed Chairman of Wellington Trust
Dominic Tweddle is also Campaign Director for the 90th anniversary fundraiser
Britannia launch emergency crowdfunding appeal
1915 Boston Smack Britannia needs additional funding to complete the restoration project.