National Historic Ships UK would like to thank all the supporters of our 2025 Photo Competition.
Classic Boat has been our media partner for the Photography Competition since the very beginning in 2009. The winning images will be featured in a double page spread in the magazine.
The magazine for the world’s most beautiful boats,Classic Boat is packed with stunning images. They have the inside stories of the great classic yachts and motorboats afloat today, as well as fascinating tales from yesteryear and the latest from the wooden boat building scene around the world.
Adlard Coles is supporting the Highly Commended prizes and the finalists' prizes for the People's Choice Award.
The world’s largest nautical publisher, Bloomsbury Publishing is the home of Reeds and Adlard Coles. They have books for all levels of expertise and on all topics of interest, from invaluable almanacs, cruising guides and instruction books, to stunning large format photographic collections.
Beckett Rankine is supporting the Overall Winner and Runner Up prizes.
The UK's leading marine civil engineering consultancy, they plan, design and manage the construction of marine infrastructure projects worldwide, including ports, cruise, ferry, marinas, small craft and marine civils.
Dennett Boat Builders is supporting the True Classic Award and our annual Awards film.
Established in 1962, Dennetts is a family-run business, dedicated to the traditional methods of boat building and joinery. Craftsmanship, quality and beauty is the hallmark of a Dennett-restored craft. Priding themselves on the good name which they have built up for over 65 years, they use time-honoured techniques, passed from father to son, to restore historic vessels.
Fat Beehive is supporting the People's Choice Award.
Fat Beehive design stunning websites and brands for the not-for-profit sector and organisations committed to social good. They’re experts at building WordPress and Drupal websites and also offer UX research, digital strategy and branding as standalone services.
The Maritime Heritage Trust is supporting the trophies for the Photography Competition.
The Maritime Heritage Trust's aim is to make more people aware of, care for and share the rich maritime heritage of the UK. Their projects include Heritage Harbours, a joint initiative to help safeguard and conserve our most historic locations with the buildings, quays, shipyards, and environments that make them special.
Shipshape and Bristol Fashion is supporting the Newcomer of the Year Award.
Evoking the spirit of sailing, adventure, exploration, innovation from the ancient Port of Bristol. Founder Rob Salvidge currently skippers a Thames Sailing Barge, but has also captained several of the UK's important heritage vessels. This award is presented in loving memory of his parents Bill and Enid Salvidge.