Shipshape Heart of England brings together traditional skills, services and facilities across Derbyshire, Gloucestershire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, the Midlands, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire and Oxfordshire. It acts as a focal point connecting vessels, projects, organisations and craftsmen including: the National Waterways Museum at Gloucester; Sharpness Docks and a range of craft from the National Register of Historic Vessels.

Image T. Nielsen Shipyard, Gloucester Docks, by James Dodds

Projects

See what projects are in the Heart of England
Image New Pilot Cutters, Gweek, by James Dodds

Local Facilities and Services

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Image Keel Boats and Cobles, Staithes, Yorkshire, by James Dodds

Vessels in the Heart of England

Find out what vessels are based here
Image Last Ships, Cook’s, Wivenhoe, by James Dodds

Local News

Find out what’s happening in your area.

 

 

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