Mar 21, 2019
Thankfully, the days of the notorious press gangs are long gone as a Newcastle based maritime charity looks for new volunteers. The Northumbria Unit of the Maritime Volunteer Service are holding an informal information night to let prospective new volunteers...
Sep 1, 2018
National, nautical charity, the Maritime Volunteer Service (MVS) has hoisted the flag to support Merchant Navy Day. The event on 3rd September is organised by national charity Seafarers UK, to raise public awareness of the Merchant Navy’s massive contribution to...
Apr 1, 2018
Hope you enjoyed our April fool’s joke shown below – apologies for the terrible French translations of the names – Henry the Hoover and Shields Pier and of course the boat’s name was an anagram of April fool. It’s no joke however that...
Feb 9, 2018
The latest tour to be announced by North Tyneside entertainment tourism business Tyne Idols is sure to be popular as it will be their “last.” Fans of the iconic double decker yellow bus need not fear however as this tour whilst being their last, is in name only. The...
Nov 5, 2017
Boats to pay tribute on Remembrance Sunday The Northumbria Unit of nautical charity, The Maritime Volunteer Service will lead a small procession of vessels up the River Tyne on Sunday November 12th before stopping between the iconic Millennium and Tyne Bridges to take...
