
25Jan
General News
Changes and Improvements for 2022
We'd like to thank all our wonderful supporters and trustees for all the help, advice, support and generous donations you have provided over the past year or so.We'd especially like to thank Mr Bill Payne for steering us through the challenge of Covid and everything that brought with it. Bill has now resigned as Chairperson and he will be sorely missed. We do have a new Trustee; Rob Skuse who is as accustomed to the quirks of the Balmoral as Bill. One...

12Sep
General News
Balmoral arriving at Ilfracombe after run down Bristol Channel
Balmoral arriving at Ilfracombe after a run down the Bristol Channel from Penarth and Clevedon. For the past 120 years this has been a favourite day out for anyone living in the towns and cities bordering the Severn Estuary.

04May
General News
The Diary of a Volunteer – April 2021
Volunteer Days have thankfully resumed, and progress continues apace. It’s wonderful to see so many of our volunteers returning and their assistance is invaluable in repairing some of the damage to the Balmoral caused by the forced closure of the ship due to the Covid-19 Pandemic.

06Oct
General News
The Diary of a Volunteer
Good progress in several areas continues to be made, with new wire warps being installed onboard the vessel. Throughout the ship stripping, varnishing and painting continues. Maintenance of rusty areas allows for their removal with new lengths being freshly welded.

23Sep
General News
The Diary of a Volunteer
There has been good progress in several areas made by the volunteers this past week. Much aided by the fine weather. The main engines were run and checked, with cutting & welding the new bench brackets.