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Tour the WSS library and archives, with opportunities to browse and research Enjoy the programme of speakers during the day Take part in an ongoing prize quiz Buy new and second-hand books, the latter including Lloyd’s Registersat very attractive prices (or even free!) Browse surplus B&W photographs at 50p each Meet the Chatham team and socialise with other members …
September 2023 For our new season on Tuesday 12th September 2023 we welcomed Malcolm McRonald, Vice Chairman of the Friends of the Ferries Association who gave us two magnificent presentations. The first was entitled ‘What a difference a funnel makes’. Malcolm showed us images of various vessels starting with 5 funnels working down to 1 funnel and eventually none at all. …
The WSS Facebook group continues to grow. Make sure you come on board at https://www.facebook.com/groups/worldshipsociety
Please find a list of cruise ship locations as of 19th December 2022; a big thank you to Mike Pryce. The link is here (You need to be logged in as a member to view this information)
Please find a list of cruise ship locations as of 31st October 2022; a big thank you to Mike Pryce. The link is here (You need to be logged in as a member to view this information)
It is with great regret that the Isle of Wight Branch Branch Committee announce the very sad passing of our esteemed member, Helen Wilkinson. We understand that Helen died in St Mary’s hospital on 31st October from complications only discovered while being assessed for an operation on her knee. Helen’s passing will be especially difficult for Members, who only heard …
Manchester Branch member Frank Purser passed away suddenly on Sunday 18th September 2022. It was a great shock to all his family friends and fellow branch members as he attended the Manchester Branch meetings only 3 days earlier. Frank was well known in Maritime circles and was also a member of the Coastal Cruising Association and Friends of the Ferries Society at Liverpool. He was very …
Please find a list of cruise ship locations as of 24th September 2022; a big thank you to Mike Pryce. The link is here (You need to be logged in as a member to view this information)
Please find a list of cruise ship locations as of 16th July 2022; a big thank you to Mike Pryce. The link is here (You need to be logged in as a member to view this information)
Please find a list of cruise ship locations as of 7th Mays 2022; thank you to Mike Pryce. The link is here (You need to be logged in as a member to view this information)
