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14 Oct Massey out of water for the first time since restoration

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On Saturday 14th October 2017 the volunteer crew of Massey Shaw set off from West India Dock and took her up river to use the Port of London Authority (PLA) drying out facility – known as Kew Grid – alongside Strand on the Green, opposite Oliver’s Island.

05 Oct In the press – Ireland’s Military Story Autumn Edition 2017

Posted at 12:25h in News

The story and heritage of Massey Shaw has been told many times over, but we are always seeking to engage with new audiences across the globe. We were contacted by Ireland's Military Story magazine, as they have put together a feature on Sir Eyre Massey Shaw,...

28 Sep Massey Shaw reaches cruising speed during September

Posted at 12:33h in News

Volunteers from the Massey Shaw Education Trust had a busy September, attending multiple events up and down the River Thames as part of Totally Thames 2017 and Open House London. Beginning with an exclusive trip for members and guests, Massey set off from West India Dock...

31 Jul Fire cadets formalise partnership with Massey Shaw Education Trust

Posted at 12:40h in News

On Monday 31 July 2017, members of the London Fire Brigade Fire Cadets and David Rogers (Director) from the Massey Shaw Education Trust signed a Memorandum of Understanding between the two organisations. The Memorandum of Understanding formalises the work of the two organisations and provides a...

17 Jun Massey Shaw visits Medway in Flames 2017

Posted at 12:44h in News

The vintage fireboat Massey Shaw has returned to London after a first ever visit to the Medway, for the Medway in Flames event – which commemorated the 350th anniversary of the Dutch invasion of the Medway. Massey left her home base in West India Dock on...

20 May Practical Boat Owner feature on Massey Shaw

Posted at 16:25h in News

This month we are proud to have been featured in Britain's best-selling boating magazine, Practical Boat Owner!...

15 May Compass swinging completed

Posted at 16:30h in News

The humble steering compass is still an important navigational tool and today (Monday 15 May 2017) our volunteer crew completed its compass swinging....

08 Jan Fire-floats and Fireboats on sale now by David C. Pike

Posted at 13:00h in News

Massey Shaw has a vast heritage on the River Thames but she wasn’t the first fireboat or fire-float on the River....

17 Dec Dunkirk 2017 trailer released by Christopher Nolan

Posted at 14:31h in News

Warner Bros. has debuted the new trailer for Christopher Nolan’s Dunkirk (2017). Dunkirk, which Nolan is directing from his own original screenplay, has cast a crop of newcomers who include: Fionn Whitehead (ITV‘s Him) Jack Lowden (’71) Aneurin Barnard (Citadel) One Direction singer/songwriter Harry Styles. Mark...

09 Nov LFB popup museum launches in Lambeth

Posted at 14:36h in News

Alongside modern day fire engines, visitors will have a rare opportunity to view the Brigade's video and photographic archives, which highlight the history of Lambeth and its historic landmark building on Albert Embankment. The attraction will be based in the old workshop at the rear of...

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