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Eileena Ann, formerly Edgar George Orlando and Eva Child, cruising, looking at her portside, with three crewmembers aboard

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There are currently over 2000 vessels on our database including details of designer, builder, dimensions, construction, propulsion, service history, current location and ownership, as well as images of many of the vessels.

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Letty

Registered, built 1905 by Rowles, E C, Pill, near Bristol

Transcur

Registered, built 1889 by Aldous & Sons, Brightlingsea

Alpha

Registered, built 1904 by Liver and Wilding, Fleetwood

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News & Events

Exhibition: She Sees - Women in Maritime

2 August 2024 - 31 August 2025, Boathouse 4 at Portsmouth Historic Quarter.

Classic Boat Festival 2024

7-8 September, St Katharine Docks, London. Annual boating extravaganza with over 40 beautiful vintage vessels.

UK Maritime Heritage Forum 2024

2-4 October, National Maritime Museum Cornwall, Falmouth. Conference theme: Britain's Coastal Experience