Fiona Greer

Development Director @The_Tall_Ship and Communications @MaritimeMuseums (ICMM) ⚓

[Glasgow Tourism @GlasgowTourism]

Had a great time visiting @The_Tall_Ship ⛵ @RiversideMuseum 🏛️ yesterday! Met the wonderful Libby, who gave us a behind-the-scenes look at what makes this venue so special for visitors and business events alike. @MeetGlasgow

[Fiona Greer @FioGreer]

Totally agree with you @DominicJonesUK - museums in airports are fab! @rijksmuseum @Schiphol ❤️

[Fiona Greer @FioGreer]

In Rotterdam for the ICMM Congress 2024 @MaritimeMuseums and look what pops up at Rotterdam Maritime Museum @ForTheBurds @JanPatience ❤️

[Fiona Greer @FioGreer]

@lachlangoudie Looking fab! Drop by the ship if you get a chance! ⚓

[Fiona Greer @FioGreer]

The end of an era. My place of birth has gone from the Glasgow skyline 😢 My place of work still stands tall in the background though @The_Tall_Ship ⚓❤️

[David Carty @david_m_carty]

The end of the famous Queen Mother’s Hospital, Glasgow @NHSGGC @UofGlasgow

[Patricia Ferguson @PJFerguson18]

@FioGreer @EunisJassemi @The_Tall_Ship Loved our visit. Hope to be back soon!

[Fiona Greer @FioGreer]

Good to meet you both @PJFerguson18 and @EunisJassemi onboard @The_Tall_Ship today! Great to show the hard work that goes into maintaining Glenlee, and having the chance to chat about some of the wider museum/heritage sector challenges we face when caring for a historic vessel ⚓

[Patricia Ferguson @PJFerguson18]

A huge thanks to @The_Tall_Ship team for inviting me for a tour.

It’s amazing to see the incredible progress made over the years thanks to the hard work of the Trust.

The Glenlee is truly one of Glasgow’s crown jewels and a testament to our rich maritime heritage.

[Lost Glasgow @LostGlasgow]

Launched #OTD in 1930, at John Brown's Clydebank yard, RMS Empress of Britain.

Commissioned by the Canadian Pacific Railroad Co., at the time, she was the largest ship the yard had built.

Converted to a troopship, she was sunk by enemy action, off Ireland, in October 1940.

[International Congress of Maritime Museums (ICMM) @MaritimeMuseums]

Are you joining us at the ICMM Congress this year? There is still time to add on this great excursion to @MASAntwerpen on 21st Sept. Trip includes travel to and from Amsterdam, a choice of 2 activities, lunch, networking and drinks! You can add this option through your booking.

[Kids in Museums @kidsinmuseums]

💥 Freelance opportunity

The Kids in Museums Youth Panel is looking for an Artist Facilitator to run four workshops @The_Tall_Ship in Glasgow, as part of a project to investigate whether museums can help to address social isolation among young people.

https://t.co/P5fRbr5wkW

[Consulado General de España en Edimburgo @CGEspEdimburgo]

And our sincere gratitude, once again, to our friends at the Tall Ship Glenlee Trust for their hospitality and their tireless restoration and preservation work. Long live and good winds to the Galatea!

[Consulado General de España en Edimburgo @CGEspEdimburgo]

Gracias al almirante Joaquín Ruíz Escagedo y a los oficiales de la Fragata Almirante Juan de Borbón, de escala en Glasgow, por su visita al buque, uno de los grandes testimonios de la historia compartida entre españoles y escoceses.

[Consulado General de España en Edimburgo @CGEspEdimburgo]

Hoy nuestra bandera ha vuelto a ondear en el mastil del Galatea, construido en Escocia en el siglo XIX y que durante 60 años fue buque escuela de la Armada Española.

[Paddle Steamer Waverley @PS_Waverley]

PADDLE STEAMER WAVERLEY IS ANNOUNCED AS NATIONAL FLAGSHIP OF THE YEAR 2024

Waverley has been awarded the prestigious status of National Flagship of the Year 2024 by @NatHistShips

The award recognises the breadth and geographic coverage of Waverley’s sailings in addition to the extended sailing programme planned for 2024 with a record beating seventy ports and piers included within this year’s cruising itinerary, supported by a dedicated marketing strategy and extensive engagement across major social media platforms.

Throughout the season Waverley will proudly fly a special Flagship Pennant to denote her national status and receive an engraved brass plaque. The Flagship of the Year status has been awarded annually by National Historic Ships UK since 2009 to spotlight vessels on the National Register of Historic Vessels, celebrating their significance and historical value.

WAVERLEY’S 2024 SAILING PROGRAMME
Waverley’s ambitious 2024 sailing programme gets underway on Friday 17th May with a weekend of sailings on the Clyde Coast before she sets course for Oban and the Inner Hebrides. As May turns to June Waverley heads south for the Bristol Channel where her sailings last summer were so well received almost all were sold out in advance.

The highlight of the 2024 season will be Waverley’s return to the South West and River Dart in late August where she will exchange whistles with Paddle Steamer Kingswear Castle as the last two operational paddle steamers in the UK meet for the first time in over a decade. Kingswear Castle celebrates her centenary this year and was previously flagship winner in 2019.

OUTSTANDING ECONOMIC IMPACT
Following Waverley’s successful 2023 season an independent Economic Impact Assessment concluded that passengers aboard the historic vessel contributed an impressive £11.6 million to UK economy, with £6 million in Scotland and £5.6 million across the rest of the UK. This substantial increase represents a remarkable 107% rise from 2015 figures, showcasing Waverley's growing influence and importance in the maritime and tourism industries.

Moreover, the assessment highlighted a significant boost in average passenger expenditure, with onboard spending soaring by 125% between 2015 and 2023. This increase, coupled with a nearly 30% rise in passenger numbers since 2015, underscores Waverley's expanding appeal and economic significance.

Waverley's impact extends beyond financial metrics, supporting approximately 184 full-time equivalent jobs, compared to 136 in 2015. At the local level, Waverley's presence in Argyll and Bute contributes an estimated £1.4 million annually to the local economy. These findings underscore the pivotal role of Waverley in job creation and economic sustainability, particularly in coastal communities.

Beyond the ship’s economic contributions, Waverley stands as a symbol of maritime history and heritage, attracting passengers across a range of generations with her nostalgic charm. Now, fifty years on since being gifted for £1, Waverley engages tens of thousands of passengers and supporters each year with her cruises in several areas of the UK.

Waverley's recognition with the National Flagship Award 2024 reaffirms her status as an iconic vessel and a testimony to the nation’s shipping legacy. As she prepares to embark on her 2024 cruises, Waverley’s owning charity’s mission remains steadfast to maintain her in full operational condition to give the greatest public access to a living and working steam heritage attraction of national and international significance.

Tickets for sailings across the 2024 season can be booked online at https://t.co/5LYmuA43c9 or by calling 0141 243 2224.

[Fiona Greer @FioGreer]

A fab day @Scotmaritime in sunny Irvine for the 2024 #ShipAhoy event! Great to see @The_Tall_Ship stand there too ⚓🛟

[Lachlan Goudie @lachlangoudie]

‘Shipyard on the Clyde’ pen on paper

[International Congress of Maritime Museums (ICMM) @MaritimeMuseums]

Happy Friday from ICMM! We are delighted to welcome another new museum member to our ICMM network this week - Pomorski muzej Crne Gore / Maritime Museum of Montenegro (🇲🇪Kotor, Montenegro)
You can find out all about the museum here:
https://t.co/X9vlrZrU1h

[International Congress of Maritime Museums (ICMM) @MaritimeMuseums]

Registration is opening very soon for the ICMM Congress 2024 in The Netherlands and Belgium. Our latest newsletter is full of handy information to help you plan in advance: https://t.co/9ctuM1dfab Our Richard Foster Bursaries are also now open for financial support to attend.

[International Congress of Maritime Museums (ICMM) @MaritimeMuseums]

A warm ICMM welcome to our new members:
🇬🇧 Beckett Rankine @beckettrankine (UK)
🇺🇸 Center for American Marine Art (US)
🇳🇴 Marinemuseet / The Royal Norwegian Naval Museum (Norway)
🇳🇦 Angel Tordesillas (Namibia)

Photo: Marinemuseet, Norway (left) and Beckett Rankine (right)

[Lost Glasgow @LostGlasgow]

A cold, snowy, frosty 'Muirhead Monday', with our artist pal casting his eye along the quays and sheds of the Broomielaw.

Pic: 'Glasgow - Fifty Drawings' by Muirhead Bone (1911).