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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.
Sat 12 Sep, Sun 13 Sep, Sat 19 Sep, Sun 20 Sep
The Nottage Maritime Institute, The Quay, Wivenhoe, Colchester, Essex CO7 9BX
Sat 12 Sep:1300-1600; Sun 13 Sep:1300-1600; Sat 19 Sep:1300-1600; Sun 20 Sep:1300-1600; Free Entry.
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