MEMBER NEWS Putting Focus on British sailing history
Funding and business planning experts, Focus Consultants, has been appointed to work on a project to build and launch a full-size replica of the Lenox, a 17th Century sailing ship, which will be a major new tourist attraction based at Convoys Wharf, London. Convoys Wharf, originally known
as the Deptford Dockyard, opened in 1513 and was first used by Henry VIII to build his naval fleet. The HMS Lenox was commissioned under Charles II in 1678 as the first of 30 ships built during his reign to expand the Royal Navy into a leading force in Europe. Convoys Wharf, which lies within walking distance of other popular
maritime attractions, has remained derelict for years. Now, planning consent has been granted for a major waterfront development, including both residential and commercial facilities. The Lenox project complements the development by highlighting the area’s unique maritime history. As well as a replica of the
Lenox, a new purpose-built visitor
centre is planned which will display exhibits showcasing the history of the Royal Dockyard. The plans aim to create jobs for specialists in traditional wooden boatbuilding and will also include apprenticeship opportunities to ensure the skills are not lost to future generations. Nottingham-based Focus has been appointed by The Lenox
‘As well as a replica of the Lenox, a new purpose-built visitor centre is planned’
Project, a registered charity, to develop a business plan for the project and to prepare funding bids to move the project onto the next stage of development. Heather Frecklington, Partner at
Focus Consultants, said: “This is a unique and extremely exciting project to be involved in. We are working closely with the charity to set the project up to be a success and look forward to seeing this major London regeneration project come to fruition.”
The launching of the Lenox at Deptford in 1678, by Richard Endsor
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