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September 2020
Sailing Trips on board the ‘Victor’ – IMT Barge Trips
We are pleased to announce the following event is continuing with social distancing measures and other COVID secure guidelines in place. Please find the guidelines via the link below. IMT - Barge Trip - Covid Secure Guidelines This trip is a great chance to get the best views of the rivers Orwell, Stour and the Walton backwaters. While on board you will also get the chance to help sail the iconic barge. 'Victor' was built in 1895 by Shrubsalls at…
Find out more »June 2021
Visit ‘Historic Harwich’ all day trips
Leaving from outside the Old Custom House, Ipswich at 09.00 and returning approximately 17.00, Victor’ will motor/sail to Harwich Ha’penny pier. Passengers will leave the Victor at approx. 10.45/11.00 for a conducted tour of Historic Harwich Town by two guides from the Harwich Society. The tour will last approx. 90 minutes and the passengers will return to the Victor at 12.30 for drinks and lunch at 13.00 (two-course meal with wine). Victor will then leave Harwich as soon as possible…
Find out more »July 2021
Visit ‘Historic Harwich’ all day trips
Leaving from outside the Old Custom House, Ipswich at 09.00 and returning approximately 17.00, Victor’ will motor/sail to Harwich Ha’penny pier. Passengers will leave the Victor at approx. 10.45/11.00 for a conducted tour of Historic Harwich Town by two guides from the Harwich Society. The tour will last approx. 90 minutes and the passengers will return to the Victor at 12.30 for drinks and lunch at 13.00 (two-course meal with wine). Victor will then leave Harwich as soon as possible…
Find out more »‘Two Rivers’ sailing trips
Join IMT on a full day trip on the rivers Orwell and Stour A great chance to get the best views of the rivers Orwell, Stour, and the Walton backwaters depending on the weather, and to help with the sailing of an iconic boat. Victor was built in 1895 by Shrubsalls at Ipswich for Owen Parry of Colchester, mainly for use in the linseed oil trade. In 1947 she was the last sailing barge to be decommissioned. She was converted…
Find out more »August 2021
‘Two Rivers’ sailing trips
Join IMT on a full day trip on the rivers Orwell and Stour A great chance to get the best views of the rivers Orwell, Stour, and the Walton backwaters depending on the weather, and to help with the sailing of an iconic boat. Victor was built in 1895 by Shrubsalls at Ipswich for Owen Parry of Colchester, mainly for use in the linseed oil trade. In 1947 she was the last sailing barge to be decommissioned. She was converted…
Find out more »September 2021
‘Two Rivers’ sailing trips
Join IMT on a full day trip on the rivers Orwell and Stour A great chance to get the best views of the rivers Orwell, Stour, and the Walton backwaters depending on the weather, and to help with the sailing of an iconic boat. Victor was built in 1895 by Shrubsalls at Ipswich for Owen Parry of Colchester, mainly for use in the linseed oil trade. In 1947 she was the last sailing barge to be decommissioned. She was converted…
Find out more »Visit ‘Historic Harwich’ all day trips
Leaving from outside the Old Custom House, Ipswich at 09.00 and returning approximately 17.00, Victor’ will motor/sail to Harwich Ha’penny pier. Passengers will leave the Victor at approx. 10.45/11.00 for a conducted tour of Historic Harwich Town by two guides from the Harwich Society. The tour will last approx. 90 minutes and the passengers will return to the Victor at 12.30 for drinks and lunch at 13.00 (two-course meal with wine). Victor will then leave Harwich as soon as possible…
Find out more »October 2021
Flatford, Constable and the River Stour Navigation – IMT Autumn Talks
Flatford, Constable and the River Stour Navigation - John Morris John Morris of the National Trust on Flatford, Constable and the River Stour Navigation. ‘Flatford is a wonderful place to visit. Knowing more about John Constable’s paintings of the area, many illustrating the industry based on the Stour, just enhances the experience. As well as volunteering for the National Trust at Flatford, John has been involved with inland waterways restoration, governing schools, and in the local community as a town…
Find out more »November 2021
Wemyss’ War, A British Admiral on Land and Sea – IMT Autumn Talks
Wemyss' War, A British Admiral on Land and Sea - John Johnson-Allen A return visit by the popular speaker John Johnson-Allen, who will talk about 'Rosy' Wemyss about whom he has authored a book, 'Rosy Wemyss, Admiral of the Fleet'. Wemyss is a largely unknown man who left an indelible mark on the life of Britain. His wide range of experience covers his journey from being a cadet in the Victorian Royal Navy to Admiral of the Fleet at the…
Find out more »December 2021
Red Sails on the Orwell – IMT Autumn Talks
Red Sails on the Orwell - Chris Turland Another popular speaker, Chris will talk about the Ipswich company, R & W Paul, the family, the roots, activities and development of the company and in particular the maritime activities focussing on the routes ports and vessels both sail and steam. All talks start at 7:30pm with entry from 7pm at the University of Suffolk Waterfront Building. Car parking is available in the nearby Duke St car park or at IBC pay…
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