Australian citizen, Clive Palmer has decided to commission a working replica of the Titanic. The vessel will have the same dimensions as the original Titanic and will be built by CSC Jinling Shipyard.
Billionaire, Palmer: ‘Many people have attempted to do it before but have failed because they didn't have the money to pay for it,’
The mai...more
The Sandbanks Boat Show was introduced last year following the cancellation of the Liverpool Boat Show. With only a few weeks preparation time, Salterns Marina was able to offer exhibitors and enthusiasts a two day Boat Show.
Due to the success of 2011, the show has been extended one extra day. Open 11th – 13th May, from 10am – 5pm daily,...more
April 2012 marks the 100th anniversary of the sinking Titanic.
To commemorate this occasion, an auction is due to be held on Friday, 20th April - 25 Blythe Road, London, W14 0PD.
The auction will be run by Charles Miller Ltd and is expected to include memorabilia from both the RMS Titanic and that of Lord Nelson.
Amongst the lots will be orig...more
The Cutty Sark is due to re-open to the Public in only six weeks time!
Following the £20million restoration project, visitors will now be able to have a clear view of the hull - with access to walk around and underneath the newly elevated ship.
Within the vessel are historical exhibits representing different stages of the 140 years since she...more
Bates Wharf Marine are pleased to announce they will be hosting an Open Weekend on the 24th & 25th March 2012.
On display will be an impressive selection of both new and used boats on land and sea.
As well as dedicated areas for Garmin electronics, Nauteriors boat bedding, Permateek decking, CGI Finance, Coleman's Insurance, Nissan and Taylor ...more
Images have been released of the Spirit of Chartwell, with the transformation to a royal barge having been designed by Joseph Bennett, and due to transport the Queen down the Thames during her Diamond Jubilee celebrations next year.
The flotilla will be one of a thousand travelling in the Queens honour.
The Queen will be joined on the barge b...more
In 2007, a fire caused by an industrial vacuum cleaner lead to the famous vessel, Cutty Sark to be victim to £10m worth of damage.
However, work is now in progress to repair the vessel which will be officially reopened by her majesty the Queen in late April 2012.
Currently in Greenwich, a crane has placed a foremast on the 19th Century tea c...more
It has been announced that two new lifeboat stations are due to open next year, for a 12 month trial period.
The new stations will be located in Leverburgh (Scotland) and Lough Ree (Ireland).
The decision was made by the RNLI’s Coast Review Team – a group that assess what role the RNLI should play within maritime life.
RNLI inspector of...more
Scottish harbour, Oban Marina has been put up for sale after the owner has unfortunately been unable to pull through trading difficulties.
It has been made apparent that both Oban Marina, and parent company Shawhead Developments have been passed on to administrators.
The marina is home to 115 floating pontoon berths, four shower rooms, laundr...more
Appliations are now being accepted by Weymouth Harbour Authority in relation to berthing space between July 16 – September 9, 2012.
Phase one of the allocated spaces will be announced by December 21 this year.
It will cost the lucky boat owners between £5 and £30 per day for their bookings to watch the Olympic and Paralympic sailing even...more
