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
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
Events
Course: Introduction to Woodworking
9-10 January 2025, Boat Building Academy, Lyme Regis
King's Maritime History Seminars 2024-25
9 Jan & various dates until May 2025, King’s College London & ONLINE. Topics include the RNLI at Dunkirk and Clyde Puffers
Course: Introduction to Boat Building
9-10 January, 3-4 July 2025, Boat Building Academy, Lyme Regis
Course: GRP Repairs
Courses start 13 Jan + 7 July 2025, Boat Building Academy, Lyme Regis
Course: Build a Boat - Initial Set Up
13-17 January 2025, Boat Building Academy, Lyme Regis
Course: Renovation and Finishing
20-24 January 2025, Boat Building Academy, Lyme Regis