Twitter: @LR_InfoCentre Instagram: @LRFHEC The Lloyd's Register Foundation Heritage & Education Centre based in London is one of the finest library and archives of its kind, holding material concerning 255 years of marine and engineering science and history. Our aim is to enhance public understanding in these areas, encourage and support current research and to assist with research concerning the history and development of the Lloyd’s Register group globally. Originally founded in 1852, today’s library collection incorporates the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology (IMarEST) collection at Lloyd’s Register as well as much of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA) Denny library collection. It is one of the great resources still available for current and historic information concerning maritime history, marine engineering, naval architecture, offshore engineering and ocean technology, offering resources freely to those undertaking research. This diverse collection contains in excess of 54,000 items and is invaluable to maritime, business, engineering, social and family historians as well as other researchers, students and the general public. The reference library is open to the public for research Monday to Friday between 09:30-12:00 and 13:00-16:30. We do not open at weekends or during public holidays. The Heritage & Education Centre is also responsible for the art and artefact collection, research and presentations on the development of Lloyd’s Register, tours of 71 Fenchurch Street and some educational visits.
Mission: Key Objectives: -The advancement of public education including within the transportation industries and other related engineering and technological disciplines; -To run a Heritage & Education Centre to support public education, offering library, archive and research resources to the public; -To enhance public understanding in these areas, encourage and support current research and to assist with research concerning the history and development of the Lloyd’s Register group globally.
Operating as usual
🚨New Podcast alert🚨
As it’s Halloween this month we’ve decided to explore the more mysterious and chilling aspects of maritime history 👻 🔪This episode explores the triple murders aboard the Herbert Fuller in 1896. You can listen to this Agatha Christie-esque true story here 👉https://hec.lrfoundation.org.uk/whats-on/washed-ashore-podcast
#Maritime #History #Horror #Spooky
V is for the SS Volturno. Incidentally it was #OnThisDay in 1913 that the ocean liner caught fire and then was subsequently scuttled in the Atlantic. Eleven ships, including the RMS Carmania, managed to rescue 521 out of 656 passengers.
The vessel was built by Fairfield Shipbuilding in Govan. On our website, we hold 716 documents for vessels built there, which you can explore here 👉 https://hec.lrfoundation.org.uk/archive-library/documents/search/place-build:govan#search-sec
#ArchiveZ #Maritime #History Explore Your Archive #OTD
Our archives sometimes show the poor working practices of surveyors. In this letter from 1916, a surveyor apologises for the delay in submitting a report for the Danish vessel Nordlyset; conceding that ‘we ought to have cleared off all arrears before entering upon our summer vacation.’ 😂☀️
#Maritime #History #ArchiveZ Explore Your Archive
Today is #JamesBondDay! No Bond movie would be complete without an outrageous superyacht. LR have classed many such vessels throughout the years; one recent highlight being the first ever yacht with the ability to choose between diesel, diesel-electric or fully electric propulsion.
The 83 metres long Savannah was built in 2015 and has a gross tonnage of 2250. It can also accommodate a crew of 26, which is more than triple the entire HEC team.
Learn more about this vessel by clicking this link 👉 https://www.lr.org/en-gb/latest-news/feadship-launches-hybrid-superyacht/
#Bond #Yachts #Engineering James Bond 007
V is for Victory. One amazing item within our collection is this beautiful model of HMS Victory. It has full rigging, a range of weapons and a metal figurehead.
To learn more about this model and the historic vessel, check out this wonderfully written blog by our Outreach and Education Coordinator Charlotte 👉 https://hec.lrfoundation.org.uk/whats-on/blogs/these-are-a-few-of-our-favourite-things-charlotte-ward/date/2018
#ArchiveZ #Maritime #History Explore Your Archive
#OnThisDay in 1942 the cruiser HMS Curacoa was sunk after being accidently sliced in half by the ocean liner RMS Queen Mary. The liner, which was being escorted by the Curacoa, was moving in a zig-zag pattern to avoid U-boat attacks. 337 officers were lost in the incident which was kept secret until the war ended.
#Maritme #History #OTD
Here’s an interesting new find from our archive 📸 It’s a 1919 photograph showing men working on the large hull of the vessel Moffitt. The ship was being constructed in Florida and was constructed with reinforced concrete.
#Maritime #History #Archive Explore Your Archive
LRF Heritage & Education Centre's cover photo
#ArchiveZ is now on to U and we’re beginning with Undaunted! This vessel name is rather dear to us as the earliest record that we digitised is from 1834 for a Sunderland built vessel named Undaunted.
On our archive we hold records for 13 Undaunted ships, including this steel boiler plan for one built in Selby in 1898.
Explore all our Undaunted vessels here 👉https://hec.lrfoundation.org.uk/archive-library/ships/search/ship-name:undaunted-29483#search-sec
#Maritime #History Explore Your Archive
T is for the trusty Tugboat. The earliest tug was the Charlotte Dundas built in 1801 by John Allan. It was also one of the earliest steamboats ever constructed.
On our website we currently have around 500 documents pertaining to tugboats. One charming document is this letter from Elliott Steam Tug Co Ltd which includes a little photo of a tug in the letterhead.
Explore here 👉https://hec.lrfoundation.org.uk/archive-library/documents/search/everywhere:tug-14885#search-sec
#ArchiveZ #Maritime #History Explore Your Archive
Today is #WorldMaritimeDay 🚢⛵🌊
Over on our Twitter page, we've put together a thread looking back at the important milestones from our Ship Plan & Survey Report Collection's digitisation project!
Check it out here 👉 https://twitter.com/LRFHEC/status/1309107828175630342
#Maritime #History #Archives Explore Your Archive
T is for Thermopylae ⛵
Most people are familiar with the speedy clipper Cutty Sark but not its faster adversary Thermopylae. She was built in 1868 and was designed by LR’s Principal Surveyor and later Secretary Bernard Waymouth. Thermopylae set a record for crossing between London and Melbourne in just 60 days, and still holds the world record for a round-trip run between London and the Far East from her maiden voyage.
On our website we hold 65 documents for this vessel, which you can explore here 👉 https://hec.lrfoundation.org.uk/archive-library/ships/thermopylae-1868-pedro-nunez/search/everywhere:thermopylae-13026/page/1
#ArchiveZ #Maritime #History Explore Your Archive
#OTD in 1945 the Canadian steamship Prince George was lost after it caught fire whilst docked in Alaska. The LR surveyed vessel was built in 1910 by Swan Hunter and mainly provided a passenger service along British Columbia’s coast.
We have currently digitised 72 documents for this vessel which shall be going on to our website soon. These include this 1910 memo from the Chief Ship Surveyor recommending that the vessel should be designated an A1 classification.
(Photograph B-07389 ©Royal BC Museum: http://ow.ly/jClf50BxH6W)
#Shipwreck #Maritime #History
Bore da! This morning we published the new online exhibition ‘Enhancing Welsh Shipwreck Records.’ It’s by Dr Meilyr Powel from the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales; and showcases his work using the Lloyd’s Register Casualty Returns and contemporary newspapers to bolster our collective knowledge of Welsh shipwreck records.
It features many fascinating case studies on Welsh wrecks, and is available to read here 👉 https://hec.lrfoundation.org.uk/whats-on/online-exhibitions-stories/enhancing-welsh-shipwreck-records#1
#Wales #Maritime #History
Today was certainly an eventful day in maritime history 🚢
In 1906 the Cunard Line’s RMS Mauretania was launched. She was the world’s largest ship until the RMS Olympic was constructed 4 years later.
Incidentally, the Olympic collided with HMS Hawke #OTD in 1911. The damage to both vessels is pictured below.
To top it off, another legendary liner, the QE2, was launched #OTD in 1967. The QE2 had a tonnage more than double that of the Mauretania launched 61 years earlier.
On our website we have over 300 documents for the Mauretania, which you can explore here
👉 https://hec.lrfoundation.org.uk/archive-library/ships/mauretania-1907
We may not be open for this year’s #OpenHouse but you can still explore our Grade II* Listed offices.
Last year we took high definition scans of the Collcutt building to make a 3D version. You can explore everything from our marble lions guarding the old entrance, our beautiful stained glassed rose window, and the grand General Committee Room.
Explore here 👉 https://hec.lrfoundation.org.uk/whats-on/collcutt-building-virtual-tour
Visit London #OpenHouseLondon
S is for shipwrecks.
And as luck would have it, this week we have published a new story about shipwrecks in our archives.
Our archives hold wreck reports, registers of lost vessels since 1890 (https://hec.lrfoundation.org.uk/archive-library/casualty-returns) and numerous dramatic photos of wrecked ships.
Have a read of our article on shipwrecks here 👉 https://hec.lrfoundation.org.uk/whats-on/online-exhibitions-stories/wrecks-from-the-archive#null
#ArchiveZ #Maritime #History Explore Your Archive
#OTD 400 years ago the #Mayflower set sail from Plymouth for North America. The 102 Pilgrims voyaged for 10 weeks aboard a Dutch cargo fluyt, arriving at Cape Cod on 11 November 1620.
#History #Mayflower400
🎈 This month we reached another marvelous milestone…. we photographed our 1,000,000th item! 🤯🎈
The digitization of our vast Ship Plan and Survey Report Collection began with a trial run called Project Undaunted. This apt name was chosen because it was also the title of the first vessel LR surveyed after its reconstitution in 1834.
You can explore the documents for this historic 1833 barque here 👉 https://hec.lrfoundation.org.uk/archive-library/ships/undaunted-1833/search/everywhere:undaunted-13649/sort-by/old-new/page/1
#ArchiveZ #MondayMotivation #History Explore Your Archive
🍾🎈This month we recorded 1000 downloads of our VR experience ‘Ship Surveyor Through the Ages.’ 🎈🍾
Thanks to everyone who has downloaded this unique game: which transports you to both historic and contemporary vessels and asks you to find faults against the clock. For those that need more information, read this guide 👉 https://hec.lrfoundation.org.uk/whats-on/ship-surveyor-through-the-ages
#Virtual #Reality #VR #Maritime #Games
Have you ever wondered why both #MUFC and #MCFC have boats in their badges despite being 36 miles from the sea?
Or the origins of the famous rivalry between #WHFC and #Millwall?
Well they are all examples of football teams that have their origins interwoven with Britain's shipping industry. As the perfect mood setter for the new premier league, check out our article on this fascinating topic 👉 https://hec.lrfoundation.org.uk/whats-on/online-exhibitions-stories/yards-yellow-cards-and-shipyards#
Premier League #Football #Shipping #PL #FPL
We are currently digitising 65 documents for the cargo ship MV Seistan, including this dramatic photograph depicting the aftermath of an explosion in 1958.
On February 17, when travelling from London to Iran, the vessel caught fire. Amongst her cargo was 170 tons of explosives. The crew tried to offload this cargo on to a barge, but the vessel exploded and was blown in half. 53 crew and 4 tug crew died.
#Maritime #History #Shipwrecks
R is for Registers! 📚
LR’s history is inseparable from these books. In the 18th century, those within the shipping industry needed to know whether a vessel was safe and reliable for transport. Thus in 1760 LR published their first Register to serve this vital need.
The earliest extant copy is from 1764; and you can explore its digitised counterpart, as well as Registers all the way through to the 20th century, here 👉 https://hec.lrfoundation.org.uk/archive-library/lloyds-register-of-ships-online
#ArchiveZ #Maritime #History Explore Your Archive
The Lloyd's Register Foundation is a charity which supports the advancement of engineering-related education, and funds research and development that enhances safety of life at sea, on land and in the air.
We've just launched our Digital Innovations Grant worth up to £100,000. The grant is looking to fund an organisation that can harness emerging technology to enhance the educational impact and reach of the Centre's collections. For more information on the grant and how to apply, follow this link 👉 https://hec.lrfoundation.org.uk/get-involved/digitial-innovations-grant
#Digital #Grant #Funding #CultureisDigital #Data #Technology
#OTD in 1914 the luxurious liner RMS Oceanic ran aground near the Shetland Islands. The process of being broken up lasted until the 1970s. Though it was due to navigational error, she was also the first Allied passenger ship lost in the First World War.
When constructed in 1899 she was the largest vessel in the world and certainly one of the grandest. In 1914 she was requisitioned by the Royal Navy and converted in to an armed merchant cruiser.
#Maritime #History #Shipwreck #TuesdayThoughts
Today it’s #InternationalCharityDay
The Lloyd’s Register Foundation is a global charity committed to research and education on making the world a safer place. One charity we are proud to have funded since 2007 is the RNLI. Their volunteers provide an on-call search and rescue service all year and you can read more about their work in this impact story 👉https://www.lrfoundation.org.uk/en/impact-stories/saving-lives-at-sea/
#CharityDay
Q is for Q-ship.
If you haven’t heard of Q-ships before it is rather apt, as they were also known as mystery ships.
Q-ships were a secret scheme devised by the Royal Navy, who sought a way of countering the success of German U-boats. Their solution was to heavily arm merchant vessels and lure U-boats to make surface attacks. At this moment the Q-ships would reveal their concealed guns and return fire.
One of only three surviving British warships from WWI is the Q-ship HMS President, pictured below.
#ArchiveZ #Maritime #History #FridayThoughts #Navy
This week's #ArchiveZ theme is Q... for Queen 👑
It’s well established that LR have classed many regally named vessels such as the Queen Mary, Queen Elizabeth and QE2. But you may be surprised to learn that we have records for 327 ‘Queen’ vessels on our website.
All of which you can explore and download for free on our website 👉https://hec.lrfoundation.org.uk/archive-library/ships/search/ship-name:queen-15645/page/1
The image below is the crankshaft plan for the SS Athelqueen. She was a 1928 British tanker built in Middlesbrough for the Athel Line. In 1942 she was sunk by an Italian submarine whilst voyaging from Hull to Florida.
#Maritime #History Explore Your Archive
What better day to announce our shipwreck theme than the day the Titanic was found in the Atlantic. At the Royal Museums Greenwich, they have a range of artifacts found on the vessel, including a musical toy pig.
#OnThisDay in 1985, the wreck of the Titanic was found approximately 2.5 miles below the Atlantic by a joint French/USA expedition.
Remarkably, objects survived the icy waters and made it to our collection. Discover them all, from a toy pig to a whistle: https://bit.ly/2ygzL3j
From 1 September, our website, YouTube channel and social media platforms will be releasing new content concentrating on the Centre’s shipwreck resources, from Wreck Books to Casualty Returns as well a new story feature from Archivist Max on ‘Wrecks from the Archive’. Furthermore, the team will be discussing Maritime Disasters on the Washed Ashore Podcast. The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales are also producing an online exhibition to act as a companion to their September 8 webinar
#OTD in 1782 HMS Royal George foundered whilst receiving repair work on her hull. Over 800 died in what was one of Britain’s most deadly maritime disasters.
The Royal George was a ship of the line and the largest ever warship when she was built in Woolwich Dockyard in 1756. She served in the Seven Year’s War and the American War of Independence.
#Maritime #History #Navy
We have another free webinar for you; this time it’s hosted by the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales. They’ll discuss how they’re using the Lloyd’s Register Casualty Returns to bolster our knowledge in Welsh shipwrecks.
You can sign up here 👉http://ow.ly/jGuM50BbrBf
#FridayFeeling #Maritime #History #Archives
Happy #InternationalDogDay 🐶
For that reason alone, here’s a 1963 pic of Scorps the dog (presumably) inspecting sailors’ uniforms aboard the destroyer HMS Scorpion. © IWM A 34728
#ArchiveZ #History #InternationalDogsDay
It’s easy to forget the artistry that goes in to ship plans. In this midship section plan for the 1918 vessel Stormwrack, for example, I’m sure you’ll agree that the level of detail in the wood is rather remarkable 🤯
#Maritime #History #Archives #ArchiveZ Explore Your Archive #TuesdayMotivation
P is for Photographs 📸
On our website we have an ever-expanding photographic collection stretching back to the 1890s.
Many of the images depict wrecks or damaged equipment; including this rather dramatic photo of the 1957 motor vessel Seistan. The vessel was sunk by an onboard explosion the year following her construction.
You can view our photographic collection here https://hec.lrfoundation.org.uk/archive-library/documents/search/document-type:photograph-11763/page/1
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We've just launched our Digital Innovations Grant worth up to £100,000. The grant is looking to fund an organisation that can harness emerging technology to enhance the educational impact and reach of the Centre's collections. For more information on the grant and how to apply, follow this link 👉 https://hec.lrfoundation.org.uk/get-involved/digitial-innovations-grant #Digital #Grant #Funding #CultureisDigital #Data #Technology
Today it’s #InternationalCharityDay The Lloyd’s Register Foundation is a global charity committed to research and education on making the world a safer place. One charity we are proud to have funded since 2007 is the RNLI. Their volunteers provide an on-call search and rescue service all year and you can read more about their work in this impact story 👉https://www.lrfoundation.org.uk/en/impact-stories/saving-lives-at-sea/ #CharityDay
From 1 September, our website, YouTube channel and social media platforms will be releasing new content concentrating on the Centre’s shipwreck resources, from Wreck Books to Casualty Returns as well a new story feature from Archivist Max on ‘Wrecks from the Archive’. Furthermore, the team will be discussing Maritime Disasters on the Washed Ashore Podcast. The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales are also producing an online exhibition to act as a companion to their September 8 webinar
To celebrate our recent upload of 44,862 documents to our website, we put together this short video picking out a few of our favourites. #LoveMaritimeHistory Explore Your Archive #MondayMotivation
Our podcast has made it on to Spotify 🎉🥂 To celebrate, why not listen to our latest episode, which has Max and Charlotte discussing their favourite ship, voyage, crew and captain. Charlotte’s favourite ship is the HMS Temeraire….and you may be surprised to learn this vessel is linked in a unique way to Lloyd’s Register. Listen on Spotify or on Youtube: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7gVD0Uw75LSmv0j1kKlUMj https://youtu.be/NXhCBd6gB7E #LoveMaritimeHistory
Our digitization partners Max Communications are still working hard behind the scenes. Here is their conservation team working on fragile documents for the Lusitania. The luxurious liner was built for the Cunard Line in 1904. She was converted into an armed merchant cruiser for the First World War and was tragically sunk by a U-Boat in 1915. Explore Your Archive #Maritime #History #Archives
Here's a short video detailing the lovely new releases we have coming up for August. They are all clustered around the theme of why we all love maritime history. 😍
One last reminder that we have a new webinar for you tomorrow on the history between shipping and football. To register, follow this link https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7708866644592017421
At HEC we are committed to #OpenAccess, in fact our website hosts 100s of thousands of documents relating to our Ship Plan and Survey Report Collection. To help you make your way through this vast collection, our Archivist Max has released another handy how-to video guide 👇 #Maritime #History #Archives
We’re really proud that we have vast numbers of our content freely accessible online. To make all of this information even easier to manage, our Archivist Max has produced these short videos to help make your research as smooth-sailing as possible. This clip provides all the best tips and tricks for using our historic Register of Shipping books. #Maritime #HIstory #Archives #OpenAccess
Here’s an excerpt from our latest #WashedAshore podcast. This clip is discussing an issue all too familiar with archivists……unintelligible handwriting. 😕✍️ To listen to the rest click here 👉 https://youtu.be/V5lxeSLMsUE #Maritime #History #Archives #MondayMotivation
Theme 2 is for the Heritage & Education Centre podcast, Washed Ashore! Further information regarding this podcast can be found here https://hec.lrfoundation.org.uk/whats-on/washed-ashore-podcast
Theme 1 for the Heritage & Education Centre podcast, Washed Ashore! Further information regarding this podcast can be found here: https://hec.lrfoundation.org.uk/whats-on/washed-ashore-podcast
In this inaugural Washed Ashore Podcast episode, Education & Outreach Coordinator Charlotte ward and Archivist Max Wilson discuss the use of historic nautical terms in today's language. 📖🌊 Featuring popular sayings such as 'under the weather', 'learn the ropes' & 'groggy'.
Discover the unique history of the famous Cunard ocean liner that survived two World Wars and a global depression. You can find out even more Aquitania by reading our blog First and Famous blog (https://bit.ly/2NL6tAX) and by downloading original, digitised documents from the Centre's archive (https://bit.ly/2XBd7hZ).
Discover the experiences of Lloyd's Register staff during the Second World War. To find out more about the history of Lloyd's Register visit: https://hec.lrfoundation.org.uk/
The 1851 Trust's Head of Education, Bev, provides an overview of the Lloyd's Register Foundation's educational grant to the organisation. You can find out more about the work of the 1851 Trust here: www.1851trust.org.uk/. To find out more about the Heritage & Education Centre and its wider grant network, visit: hec.lrfoundation.org.uk.
As the Heritage & Education Centre releases never before seen archived documents for RMS Magdalena, we take a look back at her short-lived career. To access the documents, visit: https://hec.lrfoundation.org.uk/archive-library/documents#search-sec
Since April 2019, the Heritage & Education Centre have been working with Volume, a digital development organisation to develop a historic and contempory ship surveyor experience. The experience, which has now been installed at 71 Fenchurch Street, places a player in the shoes of a Lloyd's Register surveyor on three ships throughout history. Once on board, the goal of the experience is to identify as many potential survey hazards and design faults as possible within the alotted time (three to four minutes). Potential survey faults include missing rivets, temporary fixes and damaged navigational equipment. Upon completion, the player will be awarded a score and will be added to an internal leader board. Moreover, if said individual has decided to opt in, they will be sent high resolution copies of digitised historic documents from HEC's archive. A test of observation, speed and mobility, the experience's HTC Vive Pro hardware uses controllers with haptic feedback to provide guidance to aid the player. The experience will be available to visitors during future HEC events as well as being accessible to visitors of the Lloyd's Register Foundation and Lloyd's Register Group. To find out more about the Centre, visit: hec.lrfoundation.org.uk
This year, Lloyd's Register is celebrating its 260th anniversary. To mark this significant milestone Charlotte Ward, the Centre's Education & Outreach Coordinator hosted this online seminar discussing eighteenth century coffeehouses. A companion online exhibition, curated by Charlotte, can be viewed here: https://hec.lrfoundation.org.uk/whats-on/online-exhibitions-stories/the-lloyds-register-origin-story#1. The seminar was recorded on Friday 24th April. To find out about future seminars, visit our website Events page (https://hec.lrfoundation.org.uk/whats-on/events).
We tried (and sadly failed) to condense the history of the world famous clipper ship, Cutty Sark, into a one minute video. You can view original documents for the Cutty Sark on the HEC website here: https://hec.lrfoundation.org.uk/archive-library/ships/cutty-sark-1869
Our grantholders the 1851 Trust have released the 2nd in their series of educational resources for children 👩🎓 Developed with their programme STEM Crew, and with the aid of our archives, this module is the perfect way to keep children busy and entertained over the school closure period Check out the promo video below and read more about it here https://hec.lrfoundation.org.uk/whats-on/news/forces-module-goes-live-on-stem-crew #maritime #archives #WednesdayMotivation
💤 We might be a bit biased, but what can be more calming than sleeping by the sea? #WorldSleepDay ⛴️😴
⚽ Tonight’s big football match is a perfect opportunity to appreciate a ship with close ties to Liverpool. ⚽ In 1932, LR classed the MV Georgic: the last ever ship built for the White Star Line before it merged with rival company the Cunard Line. The 216m long vessel served the Liverpool to New York route up until 1940. Then, she was converted into a troopship for WWII until she was bombed and sunk in 1941. Below you'll find a clip announcing the completion of the vessel #LIVATL #Maritime #History #Liverpool #WednesdayMotivation
LR are returning to the Cutty Sark! On Sunday, the HEC team will be there demonstrating their VR experience as part of British Science Week. Why not come along and play the game for free ⛵ http://ow.ly/zxMk50yEx9H #maritime #science #history #ships
Even I was surprised to learn that our Fenchurch Street offices were the scene of a robbery. In March 1975, four criminals attacked security guards delivering LR staff’s weekly wages. They weren’t the most adept crooks as one of the robbers shot themselves in the leg 🤦 Our colleague Sean has put together this rather suspenseful film depicting the incident 📽 #history #police #crime
As we are closed for the year at 71 Fenchurch Street we are working non-stop to improve our digital platforms. Check out this short 🎥 to learn more about we get up to at HEC https://hec.lrfoundation.org.uk/ #MondayMotivation #Maritime #History #Ships
Our popular virtual reality experience, named 'Ship Surveyor Through the Ages', is now publicly available to download. The experience places players in the shoes of a historic and contemporary ship surveyor. The interactive game offers the general public insight into the role of surveyors through history and how the standard of ship surveying has changed drastically since the 18th century. The experience is compatible with HTC Vive and Windows Mixed Reality systems. To download the experiences, please visit the Viveport and Steam stores the links to which are posted below. https://www.viveport.com/apps/0b7d3118-a4e4-4b85-8258-59cab867ae01/Ship_Surveyor_Through_the_Ages_-_VR/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1228470/Ship_Surveyor_Through_the_Ages__VR/
#DidYouKnow that the famous HMS Beagle was built in Woolwich Dockyard. Founded in 1512 by Henry VIII, the dockyard was an integral part of naval shipbuilding until its closure in 1869. Even after this date the area still welcomed many noteworthy ships. This video shows HMS Impregnable coming to be broken up in 1921. The vessel was the Royal Navy’s last extant three-decker wooden battleship #DarwinDay #Woolwich #WednesdayWisdom #maritime #history
It’s been just over 1 year since we launched our new website. From the 16th of Jan 2019-2020, we had 210,980-page views. We are particularly pleased with our global reach, as #Japan, #India, #USA and #China were in the Top 15 counties to visit our website #GoodNewsTues
The Lloyd's Register Foundation Heritage & Education Centre based in London is one of the finest library and archives of its kind, holding material concerning 260 years of marine and engineering science and history. Our aim is to enhance public understanding in these areas, encourage and support current research and to assist with research concerning the history and development of the Lloyd’s Register group globally. Originally founded in 1852, today’s library collection incorporates the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology (IMarEST) collection at Lloyd’s Register as well as much of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA) Denny library collection. It is one of the great resources still available for current and historic information concerning maritime history, marine engineering, naval architecture, offshore engineering and ocean technology, offering resources freely to those undertaking research. This diverse collection contains in excess of 54,000 items and is invaluable to maritime, business, engineering, social and family historians as well as other researchers, students and the general public. The reference library is open to the public for research Monday to Friday between 09:30-12:00 and 13:00-16:30. We do not open at weekends or during public holidays. The Heritage & Education Centre is also responsible for the art and artefact collection, research and presentations on the development of Lloyd’s Register, tours of 71 Fenchurch Street and some educational visits.
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