SHIPS Project

Exploring and researching the maritime history of Plymouth

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@loveforplymouth @CornwallCouncil We have a whole webpage on this foreshore wreck https://t.co/aZjWyzWNur

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It was a great day for recording #cannons in #Plymouth on our Gun Recording Course.

We are training up BSAC divers to be maritime custodians of our underwater heritage.

Our next course is on 24th May 2026 in Plymouth from 10am-5pm.

You can book here: https://t.co/yCVAGfmF4l

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This clause will majorly affect #wreck diving of military vessels: any UK vessel lost on “military service” anywhere in the world
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What does this mean for divers wanting to visit known and unknown wreck sites? #Scuba #diving
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This talk is free- tickets: https://t.co/Ne99SfsRhZ

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We have our next #TalesOfTheSea talk tonight (10th Feb) at The Club 27 Plymouth with Paul Naylor talking about 'Romance Beneath the Waves' a #Valentines talk about just what those cute crabs get up to, on making more baby crabs. #Plymouth

tickets https://t.co/6cE3QVHjoS

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We have our next #TalesOfTheSea talk this Tuesday, 6th January, 7pm at The Club 27 #Plymouth.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄!

Come along to hear the tale of the Cattewater #Wreck first #ProtectedWreck in the UK,

Tickets:https://t.co/1ocmy3aZWN

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#1000TyreProject We have raised our 500tg tyre! But we are not half way there! There is about 5000 tyres in Plymouth Sound and we will continue working to get as many as we can!

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#1000TyreProject We have raised our 500tg tyre! But we are not half way there! There is about 5000 tyres in Plymouth Sound and we will continue working to get as many as we can!

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Cattewater Wreck Talk - 21st October 2025 7:15pm

On Tuesday evening for The Tavistock Local History Society, The SHIPS Project will give a talk on the Cattewater Wreck, the first protected wreck in the UK.
Location: Tavistock Parish Rooms, Plymouth Rd, Tavistock PL19 8AU, UK

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With a heavy heart, we announce that Rex Cowan has crossed the bar.
At 98, Rex was still active till very recently and full of good tales, and piss & vinegar. He was a legend in commercial maritime archaeology. Fair winds and calm seas, my friend.

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#TalesOfTheSea Lecture Series -
Talks & Tickets here --> https://t.co/OoD2q6GwAI

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We are delighted to announce #TalesofTheSea lecture series, which will run till May on Tuesday evenings at Club 27 Plymouth. We have a collection of tales organised thru the winter months in a cosy space, a well-stocked bar, perfect for chats about whats happening in our waters.

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#TalesOfTheSea Lecture Series
Do you know what's in Plymouth Sound? there are over 1000 #Shipwrecks
there are over 1000 species of marine life there are over #1000Tyres
Come along on March 11th
Tickets here: https://t.co/OoD2q6GwAI

[Living Seawalls in Plymouth @PlymSeaWalls]

Have you ever wondered what the Living Seawall in Plymouth looks like UNDERWATER? We went for a dive to find out! Thank you to @SHIPSProject and @PlymCatte for their support. 🧵2/2. @LivingSeawalls @Louise_Firth_IE @PlymUni @PlymSoundNMP @ouronlyw0rld

https://t.co/rCiQTDOUoD

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DRAKE'S ISLAND NOW IN #RECEIVERSHIP
,the company 'Plymouth Sound Properties' defaulted on a loan, the creditor has run out of patience & appointed a receiver.
It is assumed the receiver will try to recoup their loan thru the sale of the #Island.

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Coming Soon #TalesOfTheSea #Plymouth #PublicTalks

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We had another fully attended SHIPS Divers Course
This is what divers need to know, to be able to find something, identify it, record it, and get back to it. 🤿
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If you are interested in joining email us at [email protected]
🗿Let the #Adventures begin🗿

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#1000Tyres
We need you!
We need divers!
We need non-divers!

Sign up here ---> https://t.co/H4p09GrYEq

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#OnThisDayOn in 1914 the #RoyalNavy #submarine A7 was lost with all hands on a training exercise in Whitsand Bay, near #Plymouth.

The SHIPS Project undertook a study of the sub and its history, the results were published in a book and on our website: https://t.co/nCIDgnNJFI

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#1000Tyres 🛞
We need your help for the Waterfront Clean-Up on the 7th of October!
We need divers!
We need non-divers!
We need help lifting the material out of the water.

If you would like to join-
Please contact:
Mallory Haas
[phone]
[email protected]

[Alex Green @alexrichgreen1]

My piece on @BBCSpotlight last night about a bright blue lobster found in Plymouth Sound.

Thanks to @SHIPSProject for the footage 🦞

More info in the online story here: https://t.co/UUgTWKS8Bn