Mar sh V olunteer A war ds
The Marsh Volunteer Awards celebrate outstanding contributions to the preservation and operation of historic vessels. Volunteers are essential to the maritime heritage sector, ensuring the survival of many historic vessels. This year’s winners included:
Group Award:
The Wick Society Boat Club (Wick, Caithness).
Individual Award: Christopher Barlow, West Wales Maritime Heritage Society (Pembroke, Pembrokeshire).
Shipshape Award: The Pythoneers
(Chesterfield, Derbyshire).
Lifetime Achievement Award: Pam Bathurst, Medway Queen Preservation Society (Gillingham, Kent).
Excellence in Maritime Conser vation A war d
The Excellence in Maritime Conservation Award, launched in memory of NHS-UK’s late director Martyn Heighton, highlights best practices in vessel conservation.
The 2024 winner, Bernard Condon (Coleraine, Northern Ireland), was recognized for his exceptional work restoring the 1964 lifeboat Grace Paterson Ritchie, preserving 95% of its original hull and fittings.
A special commendation went to Boathouse 4 at Portsmouth Historic Quarter for constructing CMB 4R, a full- scale operational replica of a First World War torpedo boat, advancing knowledge while safeguarding the original vessel.
Flagships o f the Year
The Flagship of the Year Awards honour historic vessels that promote maritime heritage through public engagement and events. This year’s winners were:
National Flagship of the Year: PS Waverley (Glasgow), a 1946 paddle steamer.
Operational Flagships of the Year: ST Challenge (Medway, Kent) and Provident (Oban, Argyll & Bute).
About National Historic Ships UK NHS-UK serves as the official voice for historic vessels in the UK. It advises the Department for Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) and other organizations on ship conservation priorities. NHS-UK also maintains the National Register of Historic Vessels, which lists over 1,000 significant craft alongside other registers of historic and replica vessels. The annual awards inspire public engage- ment and ensure the continued apprecia- tion and preservation of the UK’s rich mari- time heritage.
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Static Flagship of the Year: Lady Daphne
(Charlestown Harbour, Cornwall).
These vessels embody the role of ambassadors for the UK’s maritime heritage, showcasing their historical and cultural significance to the public.
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