Great News!
The National Lottery Heritage Fund has awarded a grant of £248,318 for MV Balmoral Fund’s project “Save MV Balmoral for Bristol and Beyond” – with permission to start. Thanks to National Lottery players this is a tribute to hard work put in by volunteers, partners and trustees since the ship last sailed. With support from loyal donors we have, together, kept our ship maintained, actively alive and welcoming as a visible, well-used asset to Bristol and its heritage harbour.
The grant covers funding that will allow us to increase Balmoral’s use and interest for people and events; in inspiring education and in reaching less advantaged communities.
A major part of the grant will be used for dry-docking the ship at the Albion Yard, Bristol. Whilst there, authorised work will check, repair and replace elements needed for under-water integrity of the ship for at least another 5 years.
And it will assist in updating the effectiveness of the charity and the volunteers so important to the management of preserving this wonderful ship – and boosting enthusiasm and potential investment for her future.
Activities and events for the project are revving up and more detail will be published. Open days and Music Nights are regular dates. Balmoral’s teams will be leading community events on the water for Bristol’s Harbour Festival. And we will of course – near the end of June – be celebrating Balmoral’s 75th birthday in style!
Pending general refreshment of this website, please check for events on Balmoral’s Facebook page.
Can You Support Us?
DONATIONS WILL HELP US TO MATCH-FUND THE GRANT. YOUR HELP COULD EVEN BROADEN THE WORK WE CAN ACHIEVE WHILST BALMORAL’S IN THE DRY-DOCK.
Ways of donating / information on Gift Aid etc are described on our secure website page for donations.
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Balmoral: Classic Coastal Cruise Ship
This third edition compiled by Mike Tedstone of the ship’s handbook includes the history and operations of the MV Balmoral as told in historical handbooks. It also incorporates new material,…
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Embroidered Sweatshirt Size L
Maroon Balmoral Sweatshirt – An exclusive range of quality embroidered clothing with Balmoral Logo
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Navy Balmoral Fleece – An exclusive range of quality embroidered clothing with Balmoral Logo
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The Honourable Balmoral: Her Peers and Piers
This then is the Balmoral’s biography – the author Richard Danielson told by him with the benefit of having known the ship intimately for 45 years. It is also her…
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Beanie Hat
Acrylic knitted beanie hat with embroiled side view of the Balmoral. Available in one size, and one colour.
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Embroidered Fleece Size M
Navy Balmoral Fleece – An exclusive range of quality embroidered clothing with Balmoral Logo
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Shipping Memorabilia Post Cards
M.V. Balmoral leaving Fountain Pier West Cowes on Red Funnel service to Southampton
Cars can be seen on the car deck.
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She shows the very best of ship design and engineering from the time when the UK was a great shipbuilding nation.
Grenaa Motorfabrik
Looking forward to supporting the launch in the near future.
Mayor of Penarth
Councillor Angela Thomas
Please come back to Ilfracombe.
Mayor of Ilfracombe
Ilfracombe Town Council
Beautiful ship and fantastic tours - loved the engine room!
Southville, Bristol
Wildlife spotting was sublime from the ship, porpoises, dolphins, seals, seabirds, stunning views of the Channel and islands, (Steep & Flat Holm) Exmoor Coast and the Great Hangman. Brass band playing, happy crew and passengers!
Wadebridge
A stunning ship with rich history, a crying shame, it's now unique!
Bristol
Beautiful ship, hope to sail on her to Penarth again soon. Good luck with funding.
London
A pleasure to finally see inside. The smell of the engine room was fantastic!
Clifton Wood