Penzance was blessed with a glorious late summer day for the visit of the Worlds Last Seagoing Paddle Steamer, the Waverley. The visit was the first passenger sailing from Penzance by the ship which had previously visited in 1986 for repairs by the then Holman & Sons Dry Dock business whilst on passage. Arriving from Falmouth the ship sailed with over 600 passengers aboard to visit Penzance before returning to our harbour. She returned to Falmouth on departure.
Work on the long-awaited scheme to remove the derelict paddle steamer Compton Castle from Lemon Quay is due to begin this week, with leading specialist company Gilpin Demolition appointed to carry out the complex operation. The removal of the boat marks a major milestone in the exciting plans being delivered by Truro Town Deal, Cornwall
Cornwall Council is recruiting for a full-time Harbour Master for Newquay Harbour. This role involves the administration, operation, and strategic management of the harbour, ensuring compliance with regulations and supporting various harbour activities like commercial fishing, passenger services, and leisure boating. The position requires a commitment to seven-day operational cover during the summer season, including alternate weekends,
On Saturday 14th June Newquay Harbour hosted the annual Huer to Harbour Pilchard Run. Participants were invited to dress in shiny clothing to represent pilchards, highlighting the historical importance that fishing has had to the town of Newquay. At the Harbour there were a number of stalls, activities and food outlets for families to enjoy,
The Galeon Andalucia is the replica of the type of vessel used by the Spanish Crown for maritime expeditions during the 16th through the 18th centuries. Galleons were intended to discover and then establish trade routes between Spain, America and the Philippines islands, and formed the then called Fleet of the Indies. With an innovative