65 reasons to visit the Steamship Shieldhall website! Our 2021 sailing programme is out now!
65 reasons to visit the Steamship Shieldhall website! Our 2021 sailing programme is out now! 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...
MoreOur 2021 Sailing Programme launches this Wednesday!
Steamship Shieldhall will launch her 2021 sailing programme on Wednesday 14 October at 7am. The Southampton based heritage steamship will enjoy a busy programme currently comprising some 27 cruises, with more expected to be added over the coming months. The...
MoreShieldhall exhibits at Heritage Open Day event in Southampton, as the City announces its bid for ‘City of Culture 2025′
Shieldhall marked Heritage Open Days weekend by attending an exhibition with other Southampton attractions held in the Mayflower Theatre on Saturday 12 September. During 2021, groups of 10 or more will be able to book a full day package in...
MoreHeritage Emergency Grant helps Shieldhall look forward
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...
MoreNew website launch as Steamship Shieldhall set to announce 2021 programme
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...
MoreSteamship Shieldhall to receive Heritage Emergency Grant as volunteers return
Southampton’s heritage steamship, SS Shieldhall, has received a Heritage Emergency Grant which will assist the former ‘Flagship of the National Historic Fleet’ to re-start the essential maintenance programme that was hastily halted as a result of the lockdown due to...
MoreCOVID 19 UPDATE – 2020 Sailing Season Cancelled
The Solent Steam Packet is sorry to have to confirm that the Board have made the very difficult decision to cancel the remaining 2020 sailing season, due to the global Covid-19 pandemic. Our priority, as always is the continued safety...
MoreFuelling “Shieldhall” for the Future
The Solent Steam Packet, owners of Steamship Shieldhall, secure National Lottery support Steamship Shieldhall will benefit from a grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund of £6800 for a project enabling Shieldhall to meet International environmental requirements for exhaust emission....
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