The coast of the North East of England from Berwick in the north to Whitby and beyond in the south, has an extremely rich maritime, historic and cultural heritage.
We aim to encourage and invite everyone with an interest to come along.
Welcome, this is North East Maritime Trust (NEMT) South Shields, Tyne and Wear. NEMT’s focus is on regionally important historic working boat restoration, repair and conservation including maintenance, training and sailing for all. Everyone is welcome to join our team.
Open Current Twitter Feed (X) to get the latest information on sailings, and events etc.*
The main work of NEMT is undertaken by volunteers in the Fishermens’ Workshop and Boatshed at 2-3 Wapping Street, off River Drive in South Shields, NE33 1LQ.
Members of the public, whether skilled or not, are encouraged to become members and assist on various projects.
North East Maritime Trust is open to the public between 10.00 and 15.00 Tuesdays & Wednesdays and on Saturday mornings.
Special opening arrangements are made to accommodate school visits, and other interested groups. The Trust offers a friendly and welcoming environment and the annual membership fee is £15 to cover administrative costs.
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* 1. The Facebook Page henryfrederick.swan is there for those who wish to fill in the gaps in the history of the North East Maritime Trust between 2015 and 2020.
2. more recently, a Facebook Page has been added to, by one associated with an alternative website, nemaritimetrust.org.uk but it is either private or no longer available. The .org.uk site looks pretty but as far as reporting what is happening with regard to NEMT, it is not much use but its YouTube Videos are interesting.