The launch of Shipshape
East Anglia (SEA)
By Jamie Stevens
A new Shipshape Hub has been established at The
International Boatbuilding Training College (IBTC) in Oulton Broad, Lowestoft www.ibtc.co.uk . The HUB will to develop skills and services for
historic boating and create new job opportunities in East Anglia. The project
is being funded by the Coastal Communities Fund. SEA have a number of projects
underway and more to follow.
The first project is the restoration of M/L “Terrier” which
will eventually be used as a water taxi between Oulton Broad and Lowestoft. Her
build will employ two Shipwrights full time and two trainees. If you would like
to follow her progress please see our blog http://seawatertaxiterrier.blogspot.co.uk/
SEA will also aid the start of a Sawmill at IBTC which will
provide specialist cuts of timber for historic vessels and other industry needs.
They will be taking on Sawyer and a Sawyers assistant. If you would like quote then
please contact a member of the team.
The team so far consists of David Savill who is heading up
the project as HUB Co-ordinator, Petra Potasse who is lead Shipwright on the
restoration of “Terrier” and Jamie Stevens Industry Liaison Officer who will be
the main point of contact . If you require more information on any of the
projects or would like to join the hub then please do get in touch.
Contact: Jamie Stevens
Telephone: 01502 569 663
Address: IBTC, Sea Lake Road, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft,
