The SBA has had notification of online talks about The Waverley and from the MHT.
The Waverley
Waverley's General Manager, Paul Semple, will deliver a live online Presentation entitled "Waverley - Achieving 2020 and Beyond" on Friday 12th February at 7:30 pm (GMT). To watch the presentation simply visit the PSPS Scottish Branch YouTube channel which can be accessed by clicking the link. There is no sign in, or password required.
YouTube link: https://youtu.be/J0nj_QN2GY8 .
The Maritime Heritage Trust
(Talks which will be available via Zoom are free but you need to book on Eventbrite.)
March 8th at 7pm Passengers on historic ships: after 2020 what is the future
John Megoran looks at the post pandemic challenges facing historic passenger vessel operators around the UK and at possible solutions .
To book: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/passengers-on-historic-ships-after-2020-what-is-the-future-tickets-140333979711. Link also available via MHT website https://maritimeheritage.org.uk/component/zoo/item/passengers-on-historic-ships
Other talks coming up
Monday 22nd March at 7pm Scott and Hilary Pereira "A historic ship or boat as a home - the benefits and the challenges?"
Scott and Hilary Pereira, owners of the Swedish motor yacht Lilian moored at Twickenham talk about living aboard and the potential for residential use to help sustain historic craft along the Thames and in other ports and rivers.
To book: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-historic-ship-or-boat-as-a-home-the-benefits-and-the-challenges-tickets-140775843337. Link also available via MHT website: https://maritimeheritage.org.uk/component/zoo/item/a-historic-ship-or-boat-as-a-home
Talks in April (dates to be confirmed)
"What has European Maritime Heritage ever done for us?" David Morgan, MHT Chairman and retiring President of EMH, and others
Talk about the work of EMH and its partners, including its new charitable foundation.
Heritage Harbours - how the local community can protect maritime heritage Brian Corbett, MHT
He will give an update on this growing movement of communities around the country supported by MHT and National Historic Ships. For an update on Heritage Harbours see https://maritimeheritage.org.uk/component/zoo/item/heritage-harbours-update?Itemid=1767
Dates and booking details will be posted on the MHT website and Eventbrite very soon.
(The SBA accepts no responsibility for the accuracy of this information.)