Category Archives: Events

Events such as historical events, races, exhibitions, processions, regattas and so on.

Does anyone you know deserve an award for their contribution to conserving and operating historic vessels?

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Gavin Atkin

Previous winners hard at work National Historic Ships is calling for nominations for a volunteer or group of volunteers for the Marsh Volunteer Awards, which recognise and thank those who have made a significant contribution to the conservation or operation … Continue reading →

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‘Last Little Ship to leave Dunkirk’ Lady Cable

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Gavin Atkin

  Lady Cable shortly after WWII A Devon-based group, the Lady Cable Trust, is applying for Lottery funding to restore Lady Cable, the Dunkirk Little Ship believed to have been the last to rescue troops from the beaches. Built as a … Continue reading →

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OGA boats begin their 50th anniversary Round Britain Challenge

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Gavin Atkin

David Lewin’s photo shows the first three boats – Witch, Bonify and Mary Ritchie - in the Old Gaffers Association Round Britain Challenge setting off on a beautiful sunny Sunday morning (21st April) from Heybridge Basin. Heybridge is in Essex and … Continue reading →

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