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Join the heritage vessel as she steams down Southampton Water towards the Solent, and learn about Southampton’s links with the White Star liner. Pass the Titanic berth, and hear about the ‘New York Incident’ that nearly resulted in a collision between Titanic and SS New York in Southampton Water, just o Dock Head. Hear about the fate of the Southampton crew a er her collision with the iceberg. Use the opportunity on board to ‘feel the burn’ in the Boiler Room, and experience the temperatures that Titanic’s ‘Black Gang’ would have known working in the bowels of the ship. Shieldhall will welcome Titanic experts on board who will be happy to answer your Titanic questions. On Shieldhall’s return to berth, get close to the departing cruise ships Celebrity Apex; Iona; MSC Virtuosa; Sky Princess and Ventura – always the cue to sound her whistle and play the ‘Shieldhall Organ’! e Titanic, the largest ship of her day, weighed 46,000 tonnes – the Iona some 184,000 tonnes – e ectively four times the size! On Sunday 28th June (2.30pm–6pm) Shieldhall will welcome the excellent Southampton Salty Sea Dogs on board for a shanty cruise to the Solent - regaling guests with a lively litany of sea shanties! Saturday 11th July (10am–5pm) sees one of the most popular sailings of the year, as Shieldhall heads out to watch the competing yachts in the Round the Island Race. e race regularly attracts over 1,700 boats and around 16,000 sailors, making it one of the largest yacht races in the world and the fourth largest participation sporting event in the UK a er the London Marathon and the Great North and South Runs. Very popular with photographers, Shieldhall is a very stable vessel and provides a wonderful viewing and photographic platform. During her trip to the Solent Shieldhall will pass the cruise ships Celebrity Apex, Iona, MSC Virtuosa, Sky Princess and Ventura in Port at close quarters – expect some loud whistle tooting! Sunday 12th July (2.30pm–6pm) sees performances on board by Jim Splice and e Main Brace, as Shieldhall again spends quality time on the Solent. Jim Splice are a four piece band playing songs of the sea. Included in their play list will be some popular songs, including the wonderful ‘Shieldhall Song.’ Featured musical instruments will include accordion, violin, on Sunday 19th July, and will see Shieldhall passing cruise ships in berth, and then on her return the departing cruise ships Arvia, Liberty of the Seas. Mein Schi II and Norwegian Star – expect more saluting with whistles and sirens in time - honoured fashion! Special guests on board will be the Steam Town Shanty Crew, based in Eastleigh, who will be entertaining guests with a lively mix of traditional – and not-sotraditional – shanties. Keep a watchful eye on the Shieldhall website for up-to-date news of a VERY exciting sailing planned for Saturday 25th July… sure to be extremely popular! On all Shieldhall sailings, guests are encouraged to visit the impressive engine room with its original steam engines at work and the bridge, with its traditional instruments and gleaming brasswork; admire the ship’s steam assisted steering gear (similar to that used on Titanic); talk to the Captain and her volunteer crew; listen to the informed commentary on the sights and sounds of Southampton Water and e Solent; observe the great ocean liners and container ships; walk the teak decks and relax in the Saloon. Shieldhall has a wide range of refreshments including tea / co ee, real ale, a range of bottled beers, wine and hot and cold food, including ice cream, available on all trips. For details of all Shieldhall’s sailings and tickets visit: www.ss-shieldhall.co.uk or contact the Ticket Manager on: 023 8155 0242 or email: tickets@ss-shieldhall.co.uk acoustic guitars, banjo, whistle and harmonica plus bodhran drum. Shieldhall’s journey will see her pass the cruise ships Liberty of the Seas*, Norwegian Star, Queen Anne and Silver Spirit – always the chance to sound her whistle and play the ‘Shieldhall Organ’! (* is will be the rst time Liberty of the Seas has been seen from the Shieldhall in Southampton!). July’s nal ‘Steam to the Solent’ sailing takes place The Southampton Salty Sea Dogs aboard Steamship Shieldhall Steamship Shieldhall on Southampton Water Cowprint Printmakers are delighted to return for the 2026 Exhibition program in the Five Arrows Gallery until 12th July. eir members are all accomplished intaglio and relief printmakers. Comprising both emerging and award-winning members, the group showcases a rich tapestry of styles, techniques, and subject matters. Explore and purchase original prints and cards from Hampshire-based contemporary printmakers. Meet the artist opportunities and demonstrations throughout the exhibition. Free with gardens admission or Friends of Exbury membership. Kate Smith, Cowprint member, will also be running a Beginners Lino Print Workshop here on 27th June and an Adding Colour to Lino Print Workshop on 11th July, if you are inspired to have a go yourself. (Pre-booking essential). Summer Exhibition From Cowprint Artists Group
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