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| 23 May 2013 | Home >Latest news |
Recent items of interest to SWMHS members and the maritime community.2013 May 13Will 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. |