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The Nottage, Wivenhoe
Heritage Open Day: A maritime institute and museum established in 1896 in memory of Capt. Charles G. Nottage and, since 1947, located in a former sail loft. The museum contains marine paintings, historic photographs, ship models, shipbuilding tools and other nautical items associated with Wivenhoe's maritime history. Highlights include a half-model and photographs of the schooner 'Southern Cross', built by Forrestt & Son of Wivenhoe in 1891 and lost with all hands in the Southern Ocean in 1920, and the white ensign (or flag) from the first Royal Yacht 'Britannia', a racing yacht whose Captain from 1922-1935 was Wivenhoe man Albert Barr Turner (d. 1948). In total, there are more than 300 photographs and paintings on display.
Sun 8 Sep to Sunday 15 Sep 24
The Nottage Maritime Institute, The Quay, Wivenhoe, Colchester, Essex CO7 9BX
Sun 8 Sep:1000-1600; Sun 15 Sep:1000-1600; Free Entry.
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