Reconnecting the town of Blyth with its shipbuilding and seafaring heritage through education, heritage skills training, community engagement, and maritime experiences.

We're creating a thriving, inclusive community inspired and empowered by maritime heritage, innovation, and opportunity.


We are inspired by Captain William Smith’s discovery of the Antarctic landmass from Blyth in 1819, on the Brig Williams and live this out through:

- A maritime cultural centre, linking the Town to the Port, that includes a volunteer port archive, a Gansey knitting co-operative, museums, events, schools curriculum engagement, skills learning and well-being activities.

- A unique heritage boatyard, training people for work, further education or to improve well-being, from taster experiences in wood working through to NVQ Level 3 in Marine Engineering and specialist shipwright skills.

- A 100 year old Tall Ship and other traditional vessels, sailing for short experiences, corporate team building and extended expeditions, enabling people to improve their skills, confidence and resilience.

As a person-centred learning community, we are passionate about engaging with our shared maritime heritage because it improves well-being, resilience and pride in place, to transform our future.

Blyth Tall Ship is a company limited by guarantee in England and Wales (07267448). 

Blyth Tall Ship is a charity registered in England and Wales (1138239).

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