Seas Your Future – Ocean Science Voyage
Shipwrights News | Posted on October 9, 2024 at 9:41 am by Office Admin
In June 2024 the Shipwrights awarded £3,510 to Seas Your Future which was used to enable three young people to benefit froan ocean science voyage in September. Simon Thorrington, Seas Your Future’s Development and Partnerships Manager, writes: As you know we ask the young people who sail with us to complete pre and post-voyage questionnaires, […]
Visit to the Boat Building Academy, Lyme Regis
Shipwrights News | Posted on October 3, 2024 at 2:50 pm by Office Admin
Yesterday a small group of Shipwrights joined a team from the Dorset Lieutenancy on a fascinating visit to The Boat Building Academy and Furniture School in Lyme Regis. The Renter Warden, Admiral Sir George Zambellas, Liveryman Danny Boswell and the Clerk enjoyed the opportunity to meet two successful applicants for Billmeir Awards, Indie Wix and […]
Restoration Ceremony at George Green’s Tomb – 3 October 2024
Shipwrights News | Posted on at 2:06 pm by Office Admin
The Shipwrights’ Company is extremely proud of its connection with George Green’s School on the Isle of Dogs. George Green and his eldest son, Richard, were both members of the Company, indeed they were Shipwrights, Shipowners and Philanthropists and the Green family continue  to work in the maritime sector and are still members of the Company […]
Thank you from Wetwheels Hamble CIC
Shipwrights News | Posted on October 1, 2024 at 1:58 pm by Office Admin
The Shipwrights’ Company has proudly supported Wetwheels in 2024 and we were delighted to receive the following message from Ted Hill MBE, Director & Chair of Wetwheels Hamble CIC: Thank you I am writing to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous support throughout 2024. Your contribution has played an invaluable role in enabling Wetwheels […]
2024 Report from the Scouts
Shipwrights News | Posted on September 16, 2024 at 9:00 pm by Office Admin
The Shipwrights’ Company makes an annual donation of £4,000 to the Scout Association for water-based activities. The 2024 Report from the Scouts has just been received with the following message: ‘Please find attached an update on the ways in which your most recent grant was used to provide young people around the nation to experience […]
MACS – Sailing Report and Certificate of Thanks
Shipwrights News | Posted on September 12, 2024 at 1:07 pm by Office Admin
In June 2024 the Education and Charity Committee awarded a grant of £2,000 to Microphthalmia, Anophthalmia & Coloboma Support (MACS) towards the cost of sailing project with OYT. We have received the following thanks: “The 2024 sailing trip has now taken place and having received the feedback from our sailors and OYT, I’m delighted to […]
Shipwrights’ Apprentice Lectures – Tuesday 15 October 2024
Shipwrights News | Posted on September 4, 2024 at 3:58 pm by Office Admin
The programme for the Annual Shipwrights’ Apprentice Lectures on Tuesday 15 October 2024 has been confirmed by the organiser, Court Assistant Emeritus Mr Michael Derrick, and can be found at the following link. Details of the day can be found on the Lectures page under the Educaton tab and we very much look forward to […]
HQS WELLINGTON becomes HMS WELLINGTON (1934)
Shipwrights News | Posted on September 3, 2024 at 9:24 am by Office Admin
His Majesty The King Approves the Name Change From HQS WELLINGTON to HMS WELLINGTON (1934) The Wellington Trust Board of Trustees are thrilled to announce that His Majesty the King has approved the name change from HQS WELLINGTON to HMS WELLINGTON (1934). HMS WELLINGTON is the Grimsby Class sloop moored at Temple Stairs, Victoria Embankment, […]
Navigate July 2024 – Magazine of London Nautical School
Shipwrights News | Posted on August 13, 2024 at 9:08 am by Office Admin
The London Nautical School (LNS) has sent the following message with a copy of ‘ Navigate’ the school magazine July 2024 edition, which can be found at the link below. Dear families and supporters of our school. Please find attached the latest edition of our school magazine Navigate here..
