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. From the age of sail and
right up to the 1980's it was one of the principal shipbuilding
areas in the UK, a main source of employment for seafarers and
fishermen and a way of life for communities steeped in every type of
maritime craft and enterprise.
The Trust was formed to make a positive contribution to the renewal
of interest in traditional seagoing activities in the region.
The main emphasis is on the care, maintenance and restoration of
wooden vessels.