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News

06 Feb

Posted at 18:24h in News

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22 Dec

Posted at 22:53h in News
[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text]As 2020 draws to a close, we welcome some forward thinking in 2021 as we cross our fingers that our engine rebuild continues with its momentum and we can finally see the return of visitors on board.

01 Nov

Posted at 19:51h in AGM, News
[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text]As 2020 proves difficult to organise a face-to-face meeting for our volunteers, directors and supporters we are holding our very first virtual annual general meeting (AGM).

07 Jul

Posted at 14:20h in News

David Rogers recently supplied the Worshipful Company of Firefighters with an online presentation about Sir Eyre Massey Shaw and also features some articles in it's Salamander Magazine. We're proud to be supported by many organisations, but the Worshipful Company of Firefighters have been a long established...

01 Apr

Posted at 19:14h in News

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11 Jan

Posted at 20:55h in News

The Massey Shaw has had an interesting summer, hosting a wide range of groups, from the family members of a Royal Artillery Sergeant who the Massey rescued from the beaches of Dunkirk in 1940, to two Women’s Institute Groups – who expected to stay about...

25 Oct

Posted at 22:45h in News

As you know we still have one of our main engines in various bits and without it we're going nowhere! Now that we have an understanding of what work needs to be done, we're seeking sponsors for 6 'big end bearings' for the engine pistons....

17 Jul

Posted at 20:36h in News

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] At 11.22 am of the morning of the 17th July 1969, the Fireboat Massey Shaw received an emergency call to attend a fire at Dudgeons Wharf, Manchester Road, Isle of Dogs.  The incident was also attended by Millwall’s Pump...

09 Jan

Posted at 17:57h in News

With a Christmas festivities now finished Massey’s volunteers have started to get things prepared for the New Year.   Work on getting the starboard engine back and running  is the priority, but we still have to make sure our other engines are working. With this in mind...

16 Dec

Posted at 21:26h in News

Even-though the festive season is upon us, our dedicated volunteers are continuing to visit Massey each week to continue tripping the engine and investigating the damage.   Colin Perry, Chief engineer along with his brother-in-law, Ray provided an update on progress;   " The water pump has been removed...