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 studies.

Next meeting 2013 June 29

SWMHS - Sail in Cornubia from Plymouth Mayflower Marina
Sailing days aboard the Bristol Channel Pilot Cutter Cornubia
Update 15th June: The places for those who have applied to join this event are confirmed.

Next meeting 2013 June 29

SWMHS - Sail in Cornubia from Plymouth Mayflower Marina
Sailing days aboard the Bristol Channel Pilot Cutter Cornubia
Update 15th June: The places for those who have applied to join this event are confirmed.

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Latest news 2013 June 12

Harbour Lives - New TV documentary series about Poole Harbour Dorset
Eight weekly episodes on ITV1 commencing Friday 14th June 2013, 8pm to 8.30pm. Transmitted in most UK ITV regions.

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Rochefort and the frigate Hermione

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