About The SHIPS Project CIC

The SHIPS Project CIC is a volunteer non-profit organisation that undertakes research and exploration of maritime historical sites and events, both on land and underwater. We also provide consultancy services in maritime heritage for projects in southwest England.

The SHIPS Project is based in Plymouth, England, and the focus of our work is centred on that city. Plymouth has a wonderful maritime heritage that stretches from the Bronze Age to the present day.

The work of The SHIPS Project is undertaken by unpaid volunteers known as the 'SHIPS Crew'. The SHIPS Project was kindly sponsored by the US research foundation ProMare from 2010 to 2016. In 2021, The SHIPS Project became a Community Interest Company (CIC), a special type of limited company which exists to benefit the community rather than private shareholders. Much of the work of The SHIPS Project is funded by donations, so we appreciate your support.

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Our images and text are published under a CC attribution non-commercial licence (unless stated otherwise). Feel free to use the information for non-commercial purposes but please credit 'The SHIPS Project'. Please read more about media use here.