Welcome to the October edition of Steamship Shieldhall. We hope you are keeping your heads “above water” in these continuing trying times. Despite the obvious problems this year, much work has continued behind the scenes and we are looking forward...

Posted on 25th October, 2020

Hello fellow volunteers, In the words of Arkwright from Open All Hours “it’s been a funny old year”, what with the sailing season cancelled and very restricted numbers of volunteers being allowed on board the ship. But that doesn’t mean...

Posted on 21st October, 2020

Steamship Shieldhall has launched her 2021 sailing programme comprising some 27 cruises, with more expected to be added over the coming months. Shieldhall marked her 65th birthday this summer, but was unable to celebrate in style as planned with a...

Posted on 14th October, 2020

Earlier this summer Shieldhall received a Heritage Emergency Grant which allowed our volunteers to re-start the essential maintenance programme hastily halted as a result of the COVID-19 lockdown. The funding, made possible by National Lottery players, was awarded through The...

Posted on 7th October, 2020

click here to watch the meeting Meeting Notes I had hoped by now I would be able to update you on Shieldhall matters in person, alas we have some way to go before restrictions on meetings are lifted. The planned...

Posted on 1st October, 2020

Steamship Shieldhall is proud to launch a new website, a fortnight ahead of releasing details of its 2021 programme. Southampton’s heritage steamship and former flagship of the National Historic Fleet has remained in dock throughout 2020, but is moving towards...

Posted on 30th September, 2020