Heritage Vessels: Sailing Through Time

Heritage vessels are a living link to Britain’s maritime history, representing the craftsmanship, innovation, and seafaring traditions that have shaped the nation’s identity. From historic sailboats and steamships to fishing vessels and working boats, these vessels tell the stories of trade, exploration, and industry.

As modern shipping and recreational crafts take over the seas, many of these historic boats are at risk of being lost to time. Preserving heritage vessels ensures that future generations can witness and appreciate the ingenuity and maritime spirit of Britain’s past, while honoring the dedicated individuals and organisations who work to keep these treasures afloat.

Please note:  In this list we have included some individual vessels, but also maritime registers where you can find pretty much every heritage vessel in Britain listed among their entries.

Each of the pages below has a list of contact details for people, companies, organisations… If you find any errors or omissions, please let us know at Support@EndangeredBritish.com and we will do our best to rectify it as soon as we can.  Thank you!

There is truly nothing to compare to the joy of being out on the water in a heritage vessel.  Thank you, from our hearts to yours, for keeping these glorious boats afloat…