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MB Fountain historic museum ship is a unique part of UK maritime heritage. Join Friends of Fountain: https://xitter.cf/t.co/d1rNCrwWVP

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UPDATE: Pleased to announce that Historic Museum Ship @MBFountain has been awarded grant support from @NatHistShips #UK #Maritime #Heritage
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Mystery boat discovered at World Trade Center site being rebuilt

After years submerged and centuries underground, the boat is now being transformed into a museum exhibit

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#ThamesTuesday shortlist.com/news/christoph…

Christopher Columbus replica ship is touring the UK — and we climbed aboard

A piece of history in replica form

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#ThamesTuesday The Thames barrier will be closed this coming Thursday 7 November, 09:30 to 12:00 as part of routine monthly maintenance and testing.
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#ThamesTuesday HQS Wellington, the large white ship moored on the Thames in central London, is 90 years old this year, and the King has given permission to rename it back to its original name – HMS Wellington. ianvisits.co.uk/articles/hqs… via @ianvisits
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Excelsior returns to Lowestoft after completing epic voyage #HistoricShip eadt.co.uk/news/24545173.exc… @ExcelsiorTrust
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The 'Anemos' set sail from France to New York last month, loaded with hundreds of pallets of champagne, wine, and cognac, the first time in nearly a century that a large cargo ship crossed the Atlantic powered almost entirely by the wind. fastcompany.com/91185144/the…

The world's largest wind-powered cargo ship just made its first delivery across the Atlantic

A French startup is bringing sails back to the shipping industry.

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We ❤️ #HistoricBoats A big hurrah to @MuseumBroads and their work to restore 'Esox Lucius II' So wonderful to see local business and community support our maritime heritage ⚓️ greatyarmouthmercury.co.uk/n… @LathamsofPH @GYMercury

Broads boat 'steeped in local history' to be restored

Lathams of Potter Heigham has donated money raised during its 60th birthday to the Museum of the Broads.

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The locations of 3 boats used in the WWII Dunkirk evacuation have been uncovered for the first time by a detailed survey of 30 shipwrecks off the French coast: forces.net/uk/new-shipwrecks… @Dunkirk_Ships @Dunkirk1940M @HistoricEngland @HE_ChiefExec @Drassm_Culture @DunkerquePort

New shipwrecks survey uncovers locations of three Dunkirk boats

Historic England and France's Drassm's studies have shown the location of 30 ships used in the Dunkirk evacuation during WW2.

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We ❤️ #MaritimeHeritage bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-i… Finding shipwrecks and planes lost at sea:

Finding shipwrecks and planes lost at sea

Meet the team protecting the hundreds of sunken ships and planes around NI's coast.

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We ❤️ #HistoricShips plymouthherald.co.uk/news/pl…

Paddle steamer stuns onlookers with surprise visit to Plymouth

The world's last surviving ocean-going paddle steamer was in the city for a trial

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telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/09… @Dunkirk_Ships

New hunt for lost Dunkirk shipwrecks launched by Historic England and French researchers

Sound technology to detect and identify undiscovered sunken vessels lost during the rescue of Allied troops during Operation Dynamo in 1940

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Terribly sad news that the SS Norisle and MS Jadran are to be scrapped thestar.com/opinion/letters-…
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Don't miss your chance to see if you are in the West Country ⚓️😊 itv.com/news/westcountry/202…

The 'stunning' 17th century ship sailing around Devon and where to see it | ITV News

El Galeón Andalucía is a replica Spanish ship and has been welcoming people onboard. | ITV News West Country

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Absolutely fascinating article about ship and maritime graffiti on the island of Malta. Recommended read ⚓️😊 the-past.com/feature/sailing…

Sailing stony seas: Ship graffiti on Malta

A previously unsung facet of Malta’s rich maritime heritage has recently come under the spotlight. An armada of ship graffiti, with examples dating back to prehistory, can be seen sailing across...

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Looks like a great weekend! ⚓️ If you were there, we'd love to see your pics 📸 newsletter.co.uk/news/people…

Belfast pushes the boat out for return of the popular Maritime Festival

​Belfast has celebrated its rich maritime heritage with a two-day festival in the heart of the city’s Titanic Quarter.

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We ❤️ #HistoricShips thetravel.com/hms-warrior-wa…

What Made HMS Warrior So Famous? Visit This Naval Ship Museum To Find Out

The HMS Warrior is one of the oldest preserved naval ship museums and is a testament to the power of the Royal Navy in Victorian times.

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We ❤️ #MaritimeHeritage
Coble and Keelboat Society@coble_and_keel22 Aug 2023
The Esso Northumbria passes North Shields fish quay on her way to the sea @SouthTyneLibs Catch some stunning images of the ships being built at Wallsend in the exhibition now on @LaingArtGallery
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MuseumShipFountain@MBFountain15 Aug 2023
#ThamesTuesday Thames Barrier Closure Monday, 21 August A test closure of the Thames Barrier is scheduled to take place 10:25 – 12:55 on Monday 21 August.
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Looking forward to the Classic Boat Festival @StKatsMarina on September 9th A chance to see @Dunkirk_Ships ⚓️ Check out @Southwark_News for more details: southwarknews.co.uk/area/sou…

Dunkirk Little Ships that rescued WW2 servicemen among vintage vessels to feature at the Classic...

Some of the Dunkirk Little Ships that rescued thousands of WW2 servicemen, plus dozens of other vintage vessels, will be

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