North Carr Lightship faces an uncertain future
Chris Graham on 23rd February 2024
We consider the uncertain future of the once influential North Carr Lightship as her metal construction reaches critical condition.
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1896 tall ship secures more essential funding
Chris Graham on 18th July 2023
Historic 1896 tall ship secures additional funding for essential restoration work to help secure its long-term future on the River Clyde.
The amazing history of truck builder, Thornycroft
Chris Graham on 7th July 2023
Ed Burrows explores the fascinating history of truck manufacturer Thornycroft, that started life building Thames motor launches then warships!
The tragic, 1956 sinking of Italian liner Andrea Doria
Chris Graham on 12th January 2023
Dene Bebbington tells the story of the tragic, July 1956 sinking of the Italian liner Andrea Doria, after a collision in fog.
Beautifully-restored 1985 Volvo F7
Chris Graham on 2nd January 2023
Peter Simpson and Alan Turner tell to story of Richard Turner's 1985 Volvo F7, and the tractor unit's full restoration.
HMS Hermes; the first aircraft carrier
Chris Graham on 6th December 2022
HMS Hermes is regarded as the world’s first aircraft carrier. James Hendrie traces the ship’s career from her construction to WWII sinking.
Historic shipwrecks around the Cornish coast
Chris Graham on 25th November 2022
The Gibson family were famous photographers of shipwrecks around the Cornish coast. Here's a fascinating sample of their outstanding images.
Flagships of the Year award winners, 2022
Chris Graham on 7th November 2022
We report on the four vessels that were the winners of the National Historic Ships UK Flagships of the Year awards this year.
County class ships of the Royal Navy
Chris Graham on 19th October 2022
Conrad Waters provides a photographic review of the Royal Navy’s famous County class ships, an impressive heavy cruiser design.
1923 ‘Baby’ Burrell engine revealed
Chris Graham on 1st September 2022
We report on the debut of Will Day's 1923 'Baby' Burrell in the heritage Section of the recent Kent County Show.
The first aircraft carriers
Chris Graham on 9th August 2022
As part of celebrating a century of the aircraft carrier, David Hobbs charts the arrival of the first of these naval giants.
98-year-old River Dart paddler
Chris Graham on 8th June 2022
An appeal has been launched to raise funds for the essential repairs needed to keep a 98-year-old River Dart paddler afloat. Can you help?
Wonderful summer boat excursions
Chris Graham on 1st June 2022
We report on the encouraging plans to get summer boat excursions back up and running again after two years of Covid-induced inactivity.
Spurn Lightship’s future secured
Chris Graham on 13th April 2022
We report on the great news that, thanks to additional funding, the future of the Spurn Lightship has been secured.
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