Shipwrights' Lectures

In 2011 The Worshipful Company of Shipwrights, with the support of the University of Southampton, laid the foundation for a series of Annual Lectures to be presented to apprentices, young shipwrights, students and graduates by invited industry leaders. The purpose being to inspire and motivate young people engaged in the UK’s £3 billion unique international position in the super yacht, yacht and boat design and building industry. The annual lectures are held in Southampton each year and are free to all attendees.

Our sponsor - Pendennis Shipyard.

In 2021 we announced that Pendennis Shipyard had joined us as the Lead Sponsor for the following three years. The Shipwrights Company extends its grateful thanks to Pendennis who have been a staunch supporter of the Company's philanthropic activities for years: not only has Pendennis supported the Annual Lectures since its inception in 2011, and sponsored them for the last three years, but they have been great advocates of the King's Silver Medal Competition by sponsoring and supporting the participation of several of their apprentices each year. Thank you.