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MV Balmoral, Mardyke Wharf berth, Bristol’s floating harbour. Photo by Dave Bassett.

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Restoration in Progress

Every rivet, every plank, a step towards her former glory.

Balmoral arriving at Ilfracombe after run down Bristol Channel

Balmoral arriving at Ilfracombe after a run down the Bristol Channel from Penarth and Clevedon. For the past 120 years this has been a favourite day...
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Balmoral and Great Britain

Sunday 5th July 1970 The Paddle Steamer Preservation Society (PSPS) chartered the MV BALMORAL from P&A Campbell for a ‘GRAND DAY OUT’ to...
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Windrush Day Onboard MV Balmoral

On the 22nd June 2020 the Balmoral stepped up to help re-imagine the Atlantic Crossings, faced by elders of the Windrush generation. The vessel...
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Volunteer spotlight

The devoted hands and hearts keeping Balmoral’s legacy afloat.

The Diary of a Volunteer – April 2021

17.4.2021 Volunteer Days have thankfully resumed, and progress continues apace. It’s wonderful to see so many of our volunteers returning and their...
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The Diary of a Volunteer

02.10.2020 Good progress in several areas continues to be made, with new wire warps being installed onboard the vessel. Throughout the ship...
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The Diary of a Volunteer

21.09.2020 It’s been a busy week both off and on Balmoral, with several materials being donated to the ship. New steel seat brackets were organised...
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Story of the month

Echoes from the past and memories still being made at sea.

Balmoral arriving at Ilfracombe after run down Bristol Channel

Balmoral arriving at Ilfracombe after a run down the Bristol Channel from Penarth and Clevedon. For the past 120 years this has been a favourite day...
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