
02/12/2022
Final call for registrations to our anniversary lecture on Monday 5th December! Book your free ticket to attend either in person or digitally - https://bit.ly/tsg_lecture2022
Built in 1896 the former merchant sailing vessel will be 125 years old this year, the last remaining
The mission of the Clyde Maritime Trust is to care for the Glenlee and share the history of ships built on the Clyde for the benefit of all to enjoy and learn through its unique maritime heritage.
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Final call for registrations to our anniversary lecture on Monday 5th December! Book your free ticket to attend either in person or digitally - https://bit.ly/tsg_lecture2022
It's less than a week until our anniversary lecture! Remember to book your free ticket to attend in person or digitally - https://bit.ly/tsg_lecture2022
Year of Stories 2022
As we approach the 30th anniversary of Glenlee's return to Glasgow, we invite members of the public to share their memories with us. Whether it is hunting the rats as a child, taking part in a school workshop, celebrating significant life events onboard or bringing your children to visit over the years, we want to hear them all!
Choose how you share with us:
1. Visit the deckhouse and fill out a card with your favourite memories with us. Pop it in the box/ hang it on a peg.
2. Send us your photos and memories on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thetallship or Instagram: https://instagram.com/thetallship?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y
3. Use the hashtag
We are delighted to welcome Christopher Dobbs from the Mary Rose Trust for the 2022 Anniversary Lecture. The Mary Rose Trust recently celebrated the 40th anniversary of raising the infamous Tudor warship. Chris' involvement began in 1979 as part of the original dive team who excavated the world-famous wreck. His lecture will share his experience diving and excavating one of the most famous shipwrecks and the subsequent salvage operation that captured the imagination of a generation.
This lecture can be attended onboard or digitally. To book your spot for either option, click here - https://bit.ly/tsg_lecture2022
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We were saddened to hear of the passing of Ian Bogle from GalGael, one of our valued charitable partners. We shall ring the eight bells in his memory.
Sharing Andy's story on the ship on which he lived and worked so long ago was incredibly special for all involved, but for one visitor last Saturday it couldn't have been more personal. Andy's granddaughter Stephanie joined us for the last performance of the Apprentice's Tale after spending the day on the Glenlee. It was Stephanie who first shared Andy's logbook with us and whose support and trust have been so fundamental and valuable throughout the entire project. We couldn't be more grateful.
What a weekend! After a week of performing 'The Apprentice's Tale' to visiting schools, our storyteller Ailsa Dixon Storyteller finished with a day of public performances. We were delighted to welcome the Friends of Glasgow Museums for the very last show. We are so grateful for their support towards the entire Apprentice's Tale project!
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Still a few spaces left for our free toddler Wednesday sessions on the 23rd and 30th of November, and the 14th and 21st of December. Crafts, songs and storytelling that your little ones will love. We hope to see you there! Please book ahead on the link below.
Ain’t she pretty at sunset 😍
Happy weekend everyone!
We have had the most wonderful week with six schools from across Glasgow visiting the ship to experience Ailsa telling the story of Andy on the very ship he lived and worked on over 100 years ago. Join us on Saturday 19th November for a series of public performances. For more information and to book your spot - https://register.enthuse.com/ps/event/TheApprenticesTale2022
✨Weddings on board The Tall Ship ✨
🪢 Tie the knot in one of Glasgows most unique venues 🪢
For all enquires or to book a tour of our stunning Ship, call our dedicated Events Manager on 0141 357 3699
Congratulations to our latest couple, Clare and Gordon 🤍 We loved having you and your guests on board ⚓️
Story of Tall Ship's apprentice revealed in new exhibition
FASCINATING details of daily life over 100 years ago aboard an icon of the River Clyde are being shared in a new exhibition.
Andy's logbook ended when the Islamount arrived in Cape Town on the 9th of November 1918. He added in a sentence a few days later reporting the signing of the Armistice on 11th November which ended World War One. After Cape Town, the Islamount sailed to Batavia (Jakarta), back to South Africa, up to Gibraltar and finishing at Cette (Sete) in France. Andy and his fellow apprentices left the ship and went their separate ways in 1919.
To celebrate the completion of Andy's logbook voyage, we invite you aboard the Glenlee to share a watch on deck with storyteller Ailsa Dixon, who will share stories of Andy and his friends.
The performance has been developed for children aged 11+ but will be suitable for ages 5 and up.
For more info and to book your spots - https://bit.ly/Apprentice_public
The Village Storytelling Centre
Saturday 9th November 1918 - Cape Town!
Land ahoy! Table Mountain is sighted in the morning and by 6.30pm the anchor is dropped as a tug comes out to greet the Islamount.
Day 82 of the digital logbook of Andy, Apprentice on the Islamount - https://bit.ly/digital_logbook_tsg
Photos from The Tall Ship Glenlee's post
Friday 8th November 1918 - No location recorded
Andy expected to get into Cape Town today, but unfortunately, the wind was not in their favour. With the promise of fresh food and firm ground, this must have been incredibly frustrating!
Day 81 of the digital logbook of Andy, Apprentice on the Islamount - https://bit.ly/digital_logbook_tsg
We are delighted to be working with the Art Fund, enabling us to employ two students to develop projects to increase our engagement with a younger audience. If you are a student and love art, heritage and culture, please consider signing up for a Student Art Pass.
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Starting at 11 am on Wednesdays throughout November and December, and lasting 45 minutes, our classes are engaging, creative and interactive. Packed full of storytelling, songs, crafts and imagination, our sessions are stimulating for 5 and under.
These events are an opportunity for the ship to reach out to our communities; reconnecting with old friends and making new ones. By making these sessions free, we hope to support families during this cost of living crisis; especially on the run up to Christmas. We also hope to use these sessions to gather feedback which will help us shape future programmes, with our families at the centre.
Grab your buckets and spades, a splash of imagination and come along to the Tall Ship Glenlee!
To sign up for any of our toddler classes, please follow this link: https://bit.ly/toddlerwednesdays
Thursday 7th November 1918 - No distance recorded
A very short entry today, but it sounds as if the wind is up and it's full steam ahead to Cape Town.
Day 80 of the digital logbook of Andy, Apprentice on the Islamount - https://bit.ly/digital_logbook_tsg
Wednesday 6th November 1918 - Lat. 35° 40' S Long. 10° 56' E Dist. 138 miles
Work has started on making the ship presentable for when she gets into port. Painting and polishing the brass is hard work, but passes the time!
Day 79 of the digital logbook of Andy, Apprentice on the Islamount - https://bit.ly/digital_logbook_tsg
Tuesday 5th November 1918 - Lat. 36° 38' S Long. 8° 21' E Dist. 150 miles
After a bad run at cards, Andy is forced to buy more from the slop chest, just in time to lose again!
Day 78 of the digital logbook of Andy, Apprentice on the Islamount - https://bit.ly/digital_logbook_tsg
The Tall Ship Glenlee with the Glasgow Transport Museum tonight.
Monday 4th November 1918 - Lat. 37° 23' S Long. 5° 24' E Dist. 124 miles
Andy begins to think about the joys of getting into Cape Town, particularly the possibility of girls! Andy loses 9 boxes of matches to Jock, Can he regain them before they get into port?
Day 77 of the digital logbook of Andy, Apprentice on the Islamount - https://bit.ly/digital_logbook_tsg
Sunday 3rd November 1918 - Lat. 37° 59' S Long. 2° 49' E Dist. 154
Only a week left to go until the ship gets into Cape Town. Andy has now regained all the boxes of matches he lost previously and has exactly the same amount he started with.
Day 76 of the digital logbook of Andy, Apprentice on the Islamount - https://bit.ly/digital_logbook_tsg
Our next ceilidh is on St Andrew’s Day! 🏴
Wednesday 30th November 🏴
Perfect night for a ceilidh on The Tall Ship Glenlee
Tickets available from itison Glasgow
Hope to see you all there! 🏴🏴🏴
Photos from SnappitySnaps Photography's post
Saturday 2nd November 1918 - Lat. 37° 49' S Long. 00° 26' W Dist. 90 miles
Andy's bad luck at cards continues as he loses another three boxes at poker. He might want to consider changing his game before he is left with none!
Day 75 of the digital logbook of Andy, Apprentice on the Islamount - https://bit.ly/digital_logbook_tsg
Friday 1st November 1918 - Lat. 38° 09' S Long. 1° 34' W Dist. 95 miles
Karma has come home to roost as the ship is stuck in a headwind and can' move forward. Additionally, Andy loses 4 boxes of matches at the evening's cards.
Day 74 of the digital logbook of Andy, Apprentice on the Islamount - https://bit.ly/digital_logbook_tsg
Last call to teachers! Contact us today if you would like your class to share a watch onboard with Ailsa, as she explores the logbook of Andy the Apprentice!
Thursday 31th October 1918 - Lat. 39° 27' S Long. 00° 24' W Dist. 87 miles
Is it the bad luck from yesterday leading to the ship being becalmed for most of the day? However, Andy's luck is strong as he has a very successful poker night!
Day 73 of the digital logbook of Andy, Apprentice on the Islamount - https://bit.ly/digital_logbook_tsg
Wednesday 30th October 1918 - Lat. 40° 00' S Long. 2° 03' W Dist. 119 miles
Two albatrosses are caught today and one is killed. Bosun keeps the head and Andy has one of the feet. Was this an unlucky decision?
Day 72 of the digital logbook of Andy, Apprentice on the Islamount - https://bit.ly/digital_logbook_tsg
Ahoy families of Glasgow!
We invite you aboard the Glenlee to share a watch on deck with storyteller Ailsa Dixon, who will share stories of Andy and his friends, the young apprentices who sailed the Glenlee during the final years of the Great War.
The performance has been developed for children aged 11+ but will be suitable for ages 5 and up.
For more info and to book your spots - https://bit.ly/Apprentice_public
The Village Storytelling Centre
Tuesday 29th October 1918 - Lat. 4° 25' S Long. 7° 11' W
Another miserable wet day. Andy's watch plays 'nap' a card game similar to Euchre, in the dogwatch to cheer their spirits.
Day 71 of the digital logbook of Andy, Apprentice on the Islamount - https://bit.ly/digital_logbook_tsg
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We are delighted to be working with the Art Fund, enabling us to employ two students to develop projects to increase our engagement with a younger audience. If you are a student and love art, heritage and culture, please consider signing up for a Student Art Pass. --- Arty experiences for less Dive into a year of culture on a budget with a Student Art Pass. Get free entry to hundreds of UK museums and galleries, 50% off major exhibitions, and access to exciting paid arts opportunities - all for just £5 a year. Available for a limited time. Get yours today. #weareartful Student Art Pass
Starting at 11 am on Wednesdays throughout November and December, and lasting 45 minutes, our classes are engaging, creative and interactive. Packed full of storytelling, songs, crafts and imagination, our sessions are stimulating for 5 and under. These events are an opportunity for the ship to reach out to our communities; reconnecting with old friends and making new ones. By making these sessions free, we hope to support families during this cost of living crisis; especially on the run up to Christmas. We also hope to use these sessions to gather feedback which will help us shape future programmes, with our families at the centre. Grab your buckets and spades, a splash of imagination and come along to the Tall Ship Glenlee! To sign up for any of our toddler classes, please follow this link: https://bit.ly/toddlerwednesdays #thetallship #toddlerclub #familyfun #glenlee #clyde #play #parentclub #scottishmums #glasgowmums #thingstodo #family #ThingsToDoInGlasgow #WhatsOnGlasgow #WhatsOnForFamilies #GlasgowLife #PeopleMakeGlasgow #mumsnet #netmums
The bell of the Tall Ship Glenlee was rung eight times this morning to mark the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. This was especially poignant as Prince Philip was the first to ring this bell once the Glenlee returned to Glasgow, and we rang it last year on his passing. Our bell will now be silenced for the period of mourning.
Today we fly our flag at half-mast to commemorate the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. At 11 am we will ring the ship's bell eight times to mark her end of service and then will remove the clapper for the period of mourning. We send our deepest sympathies and condolences to the Royal family at this difficult time.
We are proud to be flying our pride flag again this year from our rigging. Our flag signals that we are a welcoming and inclusive environment to all who visit. #pride #pride2022 #pridemonth #prideflag #glasgow #scotland #clyde #tallship #glenlee
Our special 125th bottling of The Glenlee has been very well received by our visitors. With the profits going to the maintenance and care of the Tall Ship it has made a perfect Christmas gift both for us and our visitors. Thank you Aceo Spirits. The special 14 year old is available in our shop until December 23rd.
As part of our @glasgowdoorsopendaysfestival activity, we dazzled the Glenlee! A huge thank you to everyone who visited, supported and contributed to making the weekend such a dazzling success! #thetallship #tallship #glenlee #clyde #flagshipoftheyear #history #dazzle #nationalhistoricships #loveglasgow #Scotland #VisitScotland #ScotlandShots #ScotlandExplore #ScotlandLover #ThisIsScotland #InstaScotland #ScottishHeritage #Glasgow
As we continue to celebrate Merchant Navy Day, we now hear from Rob Armstrong, a retired Radio Officer. Both Rob and John, who featured in our previous post, served in the Merchant Navy in their younger days. Rob and John believe strongly that their time spent in the Merchant Navy were the formative years of their life, shaping and influencing them to this day. #MerchantNavyDay #thetallship #tallship #glenlee #glasgow #clyde #ship #nationalhistoricships #flagshipoftheyear #merchantnavyday #redensign
A wee change in the weather from our glorious #summeroffun 🏴☠️and today’s forecast might be a bit wet! It does mean that tonight’s Vivaldi @candlelight.concerts has been postponed due to the heavy rain forecast. Four seasons in a day then! It’s still on for Thursday and Friday eve @fever_uk 🎼🎶🕯
The Glenlee Summer of Play sets sail from Monday 5th July! With activities available every day, there will be something to pique the interest every possible pirate! From treasure hunts, toddler sessions, trails, artist-led workshops to drop-in crafts, this will be a summer like never before! For more information, visit our website - https://tallships.parachute.digital/news/summer-of-play/ Parent Club Scotland #thetallship #tallship #glenlee #glasgow #scotland #clyde #shipshapenetwork #nationalhistoricships #museumsarego #loveglasgow #flagshipoftheyear #play #getintosummer #parentclub #scottishmums #glasgowmums #thingstodo #summerplans #family #familydaysout #schoolsoutforsummer
The Tall Ship Living History: Superstitious Minds Life at sea was dangerous and unpredictable To give sailors a sense of control, they put their faith in many superstitions. Join us as we take a look as a variety of these beliefs.
To round off Volunteer's Week, we celebrate Rob and John, our long serving Radio Officers. These two stalwarts have shared their knowledge and passion with hundreds of young people since 2014 and we can't wait for them to resume their duties as soon as possible! In this video John gives a brief history of radio communication aboard ships, from Marconi's initial innovation, to the present use of Global Maritime Distress and Safety System.
To round off Volunteer's Week, we celebrate Rob and John, our long serving Radio Officers. These two stalwarts have shared their knowledge and passion with hundreds of young people since 2014 and we can't wait for them to resume their duties as soon as possible! In this video Rob discusses the honourable history of Radio Operators and his pride in carrying on the tradition.
Are you looking for the perfect setting for your crew of swashbucklers? Imagine hosting a party on a real-life historic sailing ship! The Tall Ship Glenlee is the perfect option for a unique and memorable party! With a range of options available, you can build the package that best suits you and your family. From a fully supervised pirate package, to simply hiring out an event space, there is something for everyone. For more information follow the link - https://bit.ly/3pl4zWP
After selling out our first Toddler Tuesday session is a super speedy fashion, we are now open for bookings for Tuesdays 22nd and 29th June. Starting at 10am and lasting 45 minutes, our classes are fun, creative and interactive for the under 5s. Due to current COVID 19 guidelines, only families based in the Glasgow City Council area are able to attend. We will also be restricting the number of adults able to attend to 10, but each adult can bring along more than one child. Cost per child is £3 and will be payable on the day. Pre-booking is essential, so please phone (0141 330 9077) or email to book your slot ([email protected])
We are delighted to announce the resumption of our Toddler Tuesday sessions! Starting at 10am and lasting 45 minutes, our classes are fun, creative and interactive for the under 5s. Due to current COVID 19 guidelines, only families based in the Glasgow City Council area are able to attend. We will also be restricting the number of adults able to attend to 10, but each adult can bring along more than one child. Cost per child is £3 and will be payable on the day. Pre-booking is essential, so please phone (0141 330 9077) or email to book your slot ([email protected]) The first session is on the 8th June and is themed around ‘a day at the seaside’ so grab your buckets and spades, a splash of imagination and come along to the Tall Ship Glenlee!
We are delighted to announce the resumption of our Toddler Tuesday sessions! Starting at 10am and lasting 45 minutes, our classes are fun, creative and interactive for the under 5s. Due to current COVID 19 guidelines, only families based in the Glasgow City Council area are able to attend. We will also be restricting the number of adults to 10, but each adult can bring along more than one child. Cost per child is £3 and will be payable on the day. Booking is essential, so please phone (0141 330 9077) or email to book your slot ([email protected]) The first session is on the 8th June and is themed around ‘a day at the seaside’ so grab your buckets and spades, a splash of imagination and come along to the Tall Ship Glenlee!
The Tall Ship Living History: Stars! Navigation and the Sea. This week we learn about the various methods sailors have used to navigate their vessels. We cover tides, weather, currents, maps, and time - phew!
The Tall Ship Living History: Maritime Messenger This week we learn about the various methods ships used to communicate with each other. After watching, join us aboard Glenlee to follow the brand new trail and decode the messages hidden around the ship. Our thanks to John and Rob, our ever enthusiastic and knowledgeable radio operator volunteers.
When did you last step aboard the Glenlee? We are so proud of our Historic Tall Ship berthed on the River Clyde. As a visitor attraction we love to share the tales of the sea and the technology that made Glasgow one of the busiest ports in the world. Having visitors back aboard this week has been amazing and we feel so lucky to have so much to share. We are open seven days a week and it's free to visit. Of course a charity we welcome donations to help maintain the ship and continue to share the experiences of the people who shaped our city. Find out more below: https://thetallship.enthuse.com/profile
Crafternoon: Make a Coral Reef Join Jock as he dives into the sea and make your own beautiful coral reef
Life returning to the Clyde under blue skies as the Waverley passes under the watchful eye of our figurehead Mary Doll as she heads doon the watter.
Food aboard sailing ships was not a gourmet experience! Join us as we learn about such delights as ship’s biscuit, lime juice and salt beef! Our thanks to Institute of Nautical Archaeology for sharing their picture of salted beef from their Ship Biscuit and Salted Beef Research Project. #thetallship #tallship #glenlee #glasgow #clyde #museum #museumship #livinghistory #maritimelife #maritimehistory #maritmeheritage #history #ship #shiplife #shipshapenetwork #interestingfacts #sailing #sailor #history #historicvessel #nationalhistoricships #ghastlygastronomy
Every pirate worth their salt needs a brightly coloured parrot accomplice.What a pretty polly! Remember to subscribe to our brand new Learning Newsletter - http://eepurl.com/htEtof #thetallship #tallship #glenlee #glasgow #clyde #museum #crafts #learningthroughplay #imagination #imaginativeplay #creativelearning #learningandexploring #parrots #parrotsofinstagram #maritimemonday #pirate #shipshapenetwork
The use of knots were essential for a life at sea. Join us as we take a look at different knots and learn they were used for. Very soon we will be launching our new Learning Newsletter. If you would like to be kept up to date with our Schools Programme please signup here or follow the link in our bio- http://eepurl.com/htEtof #thetallship #tallship #glenlee # #glasgow #clyde #museum #museumship #livinghistory #maritimelife #maritimehistory #maritmeheritage #history #ship #shiplife #shipshapenetwork #shipstagram #knots #rope #museummonday
Bring some maritime experience indoors and make these adorable seagulls. We guarantee that they are quieter and tidier than the real thing! #thetallship #tallship #glenlee #glasgow #clyde #jockthecat #crafts #learningthroughplay #imagination #imaginativeplay #stayhome #creativelearning #learningandexploring #seagull #sockart #sockartisforeveryone
Sail away on an imaginary voyage in a paper boat. Draw the people and things you would take with you on your journey. Where would you go and what will you do when you get there? If you would like a Travel Journal page for your voyage contact [email protected] #thetallship #tallship #glasgow #clyde #museum #museumship #glenlee #crafts #learningthroughplay #imagination #imaginativeplay #stayhome #creativelearning #learningandexploring #storytelling #adventure #sailing
This video offers a glimpse into our collection, showcasing one of our object handling items. Scrimshaw was a hobby for many sailors, and the carvings are often very impressive. Scrimshaw are one of many items that offer an insight into life at sea in the past.
Enjoy this week's crafternoon activity, Make a Shadow Puppet Theatre. Please share any photos or videos of the awesome shadow puppet theatres you make! If you wish to know more, or you have a question for our learning and education department, contact [email protected].
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