News
27 Dec The National Service Service (NFS) flag
Thanks to the generosity of the Dance family, the Trust is now the proud custodian of a National Fire Service Blue Ensign c 1944.
11 Dec NFS flags and other artefacts donated to Massey Shaw
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07 Nov Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2022
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23 Jun Dunkirk Veteran, Massey Shaw, escorts HMY Britannia marking the end of over 330 years of Royal maritime tradition
You see them, don’t you? Fireboats .... enjoying the well-established tradition of throwing water up into the air greeting the odd cruise liner or round the world yachtsman or woman.
15 May Massey Shaw features in Wharf Life Magazine to actively seek local volunteers
A key method of attracting new volunteers is to use local news outlets and organisations. We were excited to have Wharf Life Magazine on board recently to interview David Rogers.
28 Apr Main engine water pump overhaul
We have recently completed the overhaul of the main engine cooling water and bilge pumps.
07 Mar 3D printing used to restore wheelhouse Kent Screen
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11 Jan Fireboats Silver Fox and Mullion – Book end discovery
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