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11 Dec NFS flags and other artefacts donated to Massey Shaw
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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.
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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04 Nov Plaistow Fire Stations Open Day and 90th Celebrations – Sunday 31st October 2021
On a wet and very windy Sunday afternoon, our volunteers attended the Open Day held at Plaistow Fire Station, E13.
18 Sep Engine rebuild progress update – September 2021
After our hugely successful Family Open Day at the Docks event, we wanted to provide an update on the engine rebuild from Colin and the team.
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.
12 Oct Engine repair update – part 3
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