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Welcome to the National Historic Ships website
The National Register of Historic Vessels is a database containing information about surviving historic vessels in the United Kingdom. There are currently over 1,200 vessels listed in the database
Vessels seeking a new home
These vessels are currently up for sale. If you would like further information please contact National Historic Ships who will be happy to put you in touch with the owner.
We need your help
A small number of vessels on the Register have information which has not been updated for some time. Please contact us if you have any information about these vessels.
National Historic Ships is a Non Departmental Public Body advising the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport on national historic ship preservation and funding priorities. It also advises the Heritage Lottery Fund and other public funding bodies on preservation priorities and individual applications. It also acts as a focus for advice on aspects of the preservation of historic vessels and maintains the National Register of Historic Vessels.
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Website warning
At the moment, a Google search for 'National Historic Ships' will bring up our old website - www.nhsc.org.uk - before our current one. The old site has now been bought by a third party unknown to us. Consequently, we have no control over, nor responsibility for, any of its content. We would be very grateful for your help in spreading the word that the official website of the Advisory Committee on National Historic Ships is here, at www.nationalhistoricships.org.uk
Project Officer (Maritime) - East of England Hub
£21,412–22,845 p.a.; fixed term until March 2009 (full-time); based at Great Yarmouth Museums. More…
National Historic Ships First Annual Report
The National Historic Ships Annual Report April 2006 - March 2007 is now available to download. More…
Sailing Barge Greta - April 2008 sailing dates available
Thank you for your interest in sailing with us in 2008, we have dates available from April. More…
No Merseyside welcome for Manxman
In view of recent decisions the Manxman Trust has concluded, with great regret, that the envisaged project cannot be progressed. More…
Infrastructure audit
National Historic Ships have commissioned an Infrastructure Audit of all the skills and facilities available for the repair and maintenance of historic vessels in the UK and we invite you to fill out the survey form. More…
New Grants for Owners of Ships on The National Register of Historic Vessels
The Strategic Development Fund
National Historic Ships is delighted to announce an initiative to support owners of historic vessels and the ships in their safe keeping. With the help of the Department of Culture, Media and Sport, we are now able to give small grants designed to assist owners in the following ways: More…