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Winners announced for The Golden Hinde flag design competition

Winning flags will be raised in a special ceremony on 31st January

Sutton Hoo shipbuilders find new home

Community project to rebuild famous Anglo-Saxon ship will move to nearby historic boatyard.

International Boatbuilding Training College to close

IBTC Lowestoft was also a NHS-UK Shipshape Network Hub

Raybel Charters launch crowdfunder for final phase of restoration

Once restored, 1920 Thames Barge will be used for sail cargo

Maritime and Coastguard Agency publish Grandfather Rights update

Amendment to MGN 627 clarifies some requirements for historic passenger vessels, in response to industry feedback.

Scottish Fisheries Museum launch 'Keep the Reaper sailing' appeal

£20,000 is needed for winter maintenance works for historic Fifie