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What is Shipshape East?

Shipshape East brings together traditional skills, services and facilities across Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk. It acts as a focal point connecting vessels, projects, organisations and craftsmen including: Hunter’s Yard at Ludham; the International Boatbuilding Training College (IBTC) Ltd at Lowestoft; the Excelsior Trust; the Sutton Hoo Ship’s Company and Everson’s Wharf at Woodbridge; Harker’s Yard in Brightlingsea; the historic barges and TS Rigging at Maldon, and a range of other craft from the National Register of Historic Vessels.

SHIPSHAPE EAST HUB: IBTC LOWESTOFT

The International Boatbuilding Training College, Lowestoft is a Shipshape East Hub and offers a range of activities and services available to local historic vessel owners, skilled craftsmen, businesses, heritage organisations, training bodies and maritime enthusiasts. Find out more.

SHIPSHAPE EAST HUB: Pioneer Sailing Trust

The Pioneer Sailing Trust is a Shipshape East Hub and offers a range of activities and services available to local historic vessel owners, skilled craftsmen, businesses, heritage organisations, training bodies and maritime enthusiasts. Find out more.

REGISTERED VESSELS IN THE EAST REGION

Local facilities and services in the East

Our National Directory of Skills & Services is an online database to help you find practitioners who have worked on boat projects of all types and sizes.

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What is Shipshape East?

SHIPSHAPE EAST HUB: IBTC LOWESTOFT

SHIPSHAPE EAST HUB: Pioneer Sailing Trust

REGISTERED VESSELS IN THE EAST REGION

Local facilities and services in the East

News and Events

Sutton Hoo shipbuilders find new home

International Boatbuilding Training College to close

Excelsior Trust Makes History with Sultan Qaboos Trophy Win