Welcome to the South West Maritime History Society.
Based in South West England, we encourage interest in all aspects of
maritime history and promote research in these fields, leading where possible to
the publication of the results of such
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News
2013 May 13
Will Stirling's new boatbuilding site in Plymouth
2013 May 13
Hydrogen powered ferry for Bristol
2013 May 13
New Dawn Traders arrival from the Caribbean with cargo
The Tres Hombres has arrived at Charlestown, fresh from the Caribbean and laden to the gunwales with 'Fair Transport' rum, Grenada organic chocolate, spices and coconut oil. 2013 May 13
Contracts for the first “Greenheart” sail/ solar vessel have been finally signed.
2013 May 13
Portland Fishing Boat Sinking
The Marine Accident Branch report on the loss of the Purbeck Isle was issued on May 2nd 2013. 2013 May 13
Padstow Fishing Boat sinking
The fishing boat Courageous II dating from the 1940’s, and much restored by owner Ron Bygott, sank in extreme weather on 28th April in the Camel estuary after an engine failure. 2013 May 13
HMS Hood and Bismarck
The recent Ch4/More4 film on the dive to the wreck of Hood, had some remarkable 1939 colour movies of her, and the sad debris of shoes and a gasmask. The attempt to retrieve her bell was unsuccessful. 2013 April 14
National Historic Ships Photo Competition
Now in the fourth year National Historic Ships UK’s Photo Competition
is aimed at photographers of all ages and dedicated to encouraging
everyone to engage with historic vessels or maritime themes in their
local area.
2013 April 14
Flatholm
Fancy your own island? It's up for sale. 2013 April 14
Bristol Ferry Boat Co
After the failure reported last time, it seems the boats have been
acquired by a consortium led by the founder, and a limited service has
already resumed.
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