The Explorer

The aim of the society is to restore the SS Explorer to act as a museum amongst the other Leith and River Forth maritime attractions.

A Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation SC156992

Photos from National Historic Ships UK's post 06/10/2023
local communities in each location are developing outline plans to maintain and enhance the historic port area 11/09/2023

We had a visit from Dr Miles Oglethorpe and Mark Watson - respectively Head and Deputy Head of Industrial Heritage at Historic Environment Scotland.

local communities in each location are developing outline plans to maintain and enhance the historic port area A new status of Heritage Harbours was launched last month to help safeguard the harbourside, buildings, facilities and businesses that are vital to support our working maritime heritage vessels.

Leith ship thrown a lifeline 09/04/2023

We're delighted to have secured a grant which will allow us to make the next steps in our journey.

Leith ship thrown a lifeline The Explorer, a Leith-based charity, has been awarded a grant of £20,000 to develop a Conservation Management Plan for the SS Explorer, one of the country’s National Historic Ships. The plan …

Leith ship thrown a lifeline 06/04/2023

This grant will enable us to take an important step forward in our efforts to preserve The Explorer for future generations. We are also delighted to be working with Wessex Archaeology, who have an impressive track record in the conservation of historic vessels.

Leith ship thrown a lifeline The Explorer, a Leith-based charity, has been awarded a grant of £20,000 to develop a Conservation Management Plan for the SS Explorer, one of the country’s National Historic Ships. The plan …

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