About us
M.R.C.Parr C.Eng. M.R.I.N.A.
Tim Parr qualified as a Naval Architect in 1954; served an apprenticeship as a Shipwright and Marine Engineer at Vosper Ltd, and worked there for twelve years, including running one of their Shipyards. He also worked in industrial advertising, and in the film industry. He was a Director of The National Maritime Museum Cornwall for five years, and is now on its Advisory Council; he was a Director of the Cornish Maritime Trust, and the Massey Shaw Trust. He has served on the National Historic Ships Committee, for four years, and the Ships Committee of The Maritime Trust for twenty years. He works as a Consultant for the Heritage Lottery Fund, and has advised on ships in many parts of the world. He maintains and sails power and sailing craft, including his own.