Photograph Courtesy of Andrew Fellows
Working Parties
Location: Chatham No 1 Basin, off Maritime Way, Chatham
Dates: Various Saturdays throughout the year - see the calendar below for precise dates
Members of The Trust carry out maintenance and repair work to VIC 96 and Barking. Anyone wishing to help are most welcome, or if you are interested in learning more about the history of our maritme steam heritage come along for a tour. Groups of 6 or more, please contact us first.
Dates: Various Saturdays throughout the year - see the calendar below for precise dates
Members of The Trust carry out maintenance and repair work to VIC 96 and Barking. Anyone wishing to help are most welcome, or if you are interested in learning more about the history of our maritme steam heritage come along for a tour. Groups of 6 or more, please contact us first.
Oostende voor Anker
Location: Ostend
Date: 25th to 28th May 2012
Ostend at Anchor is the largest annual festival for authentic shipping and the North Sea. In the space of ten years this maritime event, which attracts about 300,000 visitors, has become the most important fixture on the Belgian coast's spring calendar. The Visserskaai is a hive of sociability, the Sint-Petrus-en Sint-Paulusplein becomes one big jumble sale of boat-related items, while on the Stationsplein there are demonstrations of old maritime trades and scores of bands performing throughout the city. And of course the "cathedrals of the sea" - the stunningly beautiful three-masters - will be in attendance along with many small classic boats and VIC 96.
Date: 25th to 28th May 2012
Ostend at Anchor is the largest annual festival for authentic shipping and the North Sea. In the space of ten years this maritime event, which attracts about 300,000 visitors, has become the most important fixture on the Belgian coast's spring calendar. The Visserskaai is a hive of sociability, the Sint-Petrus-en Sint-Paulusplein becomes one big jumble sale of boat-related items, while on the Stationsplein there are demonstrations of old maritime trades and scores of bands performing throughout the city. And of course the "cathedrals of the sea" - the stunningly beautiful three-masters - will be in attendance along with many small classic boats and VIC 96.
The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Pageant
Location: The River Thames
Date: 3rd June 2012
At high water in the afternoon of Sunday 3 June 2012, up to a thousand boats will muster on the River Thames in preparation for Her Majesty The Queen to lead the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant. It will be one of the largest flotillas ever assembled on the river. Both VIC 96 and Barking will be taking part in this moment in history.
Date: 3rd June 2012
At high water in the afternoon of Sunday 3 June 2012, up to a thousand boats will muster on the River Thames in preparation for Her Majesty The Queen to lead the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant. It will be one of the largest flotillas ever assembled on the river. Both VIC 96 and Barking will be taking part in this moment in history.
