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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

Sea-Change Sailing Trust awarded Active Thames Funding

Funding will help the Trust continue to deliver maritime heritage skills training

Sarinda owner publishes 'The 1944 Diaries'

New book is the diary of Frank Capstick, who served aboard on D-Day

SB Wilfred refloated after sinking in storms

Popular Spanish bar sank at Victoria Embankment mooring on 4 January.

Crowdfunder launched to bring historic lifeboat home to Merseyside

William and Kate Johnston saved 243 lives as New Brighton lifeboat

Fundraiser launched for new masts & sails for Spirit of Falmouth

Cornwall charity Turn to Starboard operates sail training adventures for Forces veterans

Historic vessels nominated at 2024 Classic Boat Awards

Restoration projects shortlisted include Growler, Clan Gordon, Breda, and St Vincent, alongside volunteer-built replica CMB4R and centenarian Reaper.

Events

Course: Caulking

Courses start 13 May, 14 October + 2 December 2024, IBTC Lowestoft, Suffolk

Naval Dockyards Society 28th Annual Conference

Saturday 18 May 2024, Portsmouth. Theme: Preparing Allied Naval Forces for the 1944 Normandy Landings

Course: Canoe Building Week on the Isle of Mull

18-25 May, 8-15 June, 22-29 June, 20-27 July, 24-31 August, Mull. Build your own canoe with Archipelago Folkschool.

Course: Glass Reinforced Plastics (GRP)

Courses start 20 May, 2 September + 18 November, IBTC Lowestoft, Suffolk

Brixham Heritage Regatta

25-26 May 2024, Brixham Harbour, Devon. Featuring 100 year old Brixham Trawler Provident.

Gloucester Tall Ships Festival 2024

25-27 May, Gloucester Docks. Confirmed tall ships include Grayhound, Irene and Spirit of Falmouth

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