03 Nov Photo of Massey Shaw nominated for award
An amateur photographer has been shortlisted for awards for two pictures he took on the River Thames.
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12 Oct Engine repair update – part 3
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04 Sep Engine repair update – part 2
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19 Jul All stop on events – engine repair update
As work continues stripping down our broken engine, volunteer Tony Roome, offers an update on progress and details on how you can help!
14 Oct Massey out of water for the first time since restoration
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05 Oct In the press – Ireland’s Military Story Autumn Edition 2017
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
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
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
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
This month we are proud to have been featured in Britain's best-selling boating magazine, Practical Boat Owner!...