One knock-on effect of the conflicts taking place in Europe and the Middle East is that airlines and passengers are seeing an increase in costs and flight times, as planes have to be rerouted across large parts of the world.
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Bessie Ellen will be calling in at fourteen ports around the UK, where there will be the opportunity to climb aboard, tour the ship and meet her skipper, Nikki Alford. A passionate sea farer, Nikki has owned and sailed Bessie Ellen for 24 years, lovingly restoring and caring for her.
Listed on the National Historic Ships register, Bessie’s remarkable heritage has seen her quite literally witness the changing tides of history. Built in Plymouth in 1904 she started life as a cargo ship, crossing treacherous waters to transport goods between Ireland, Wales and the West Counties. As trade dwindled during the second World War, Bessie found herself heading to the Baltic after being purchased by a Danish captain, Moller, in 1947. This second chapter of her life saw her re-named whilst undergoing a radical transformation with the creation of a large steel hatch, reduction in rigging and a large Hundested single cylinder engine installed. Sadly, by the 1970’s, running her became unprofitable and she lay to rest until being restored back to life nearly 100 years after her initial creation.
Today, Bessie Ellen sails guests around beautiful, remote locations, the stories of times gone by etched into her timbers with whispers of the past telling tales of daring adventures, incredible discoveries and the relentless spirit of exploration and preservation. Vessels such as Bessie Ellen are a vital part of our maritime heritage, serving as tangible links to our past. Through sailing, we are able to connect with the traditions, skills and stories of those who sailed before us, when mariners were at the forefront of trade and exploration. Maintaining these majestic vessels ensures future generations can benefit from the magic of sailing on these iconic ships. It also supports the ongoing development of traditional shipbuilding to ensure that invaluable skills are not lost to time. And, with the recent resurgence of sail cargo
– the idea of sustainably transporting goods – it has never been more important to retain, promote and develop such skills in order to contribute to a thriving eco-system of maritime trade.
Bessie Ellen skipper, owner and guardian Nikki Alford explains “It is absolutely vital we support the heritage of these classic vessels. Running and looking after them is costly and without such ventures, they would simply be left to ruin. We are excited for the Round Britain tour, celebrating this beautiful ship and enabling numerous communities around the United Kingdom to access Bessie Ellen and see first-hand why she is so special. Bessie Ellen hails from the days of Britannia ruling the waves, when goods were transported over the oceans and navigation was by stars and charts. In keeping Bessie Ellen alive,
One knock-on effect of the conflicts taking place in Europe and the Middle East is that airlines and passengers are seeing an increase in costs and flight times, as planes have to be rerouted across large parts of the world.
Good morning from Skift. It’s Thursday, November 16. Here’s what you need to know about the business of travel today.
Britain won’t see a full recovery in Chinese tourism next year – it won’t be until 2025 when Chinese tourists return to their pre-pandemic levels, VisitBritain CEO Patricia Yates told the UK Parliament’s Culture, Media and Sport Committee on Tuesday.
A landmark exhibition of feminist art opened last week at Tate Britain in London (runs until 7 April 2024). Showcasing work by over 100 women artists and collectives living and working in the UK, this is the first major survey of its kind. Women in Revolt! Art and Activism in the UK 1970 - 1990 includes painting, drawing, photography, textiles, printmaking, film, sculpture and archival materials created during a time of extreme social, economic and political change. As well as celebrating the work of well-known artists such as Sonia Boyce, Lubaina Himid, Helen Chadwick and Margaret Harrison, Women in Revolt! shows women artists, who despite long careers, are not as well known as they should be.
It’s a big world out there. It’s surely snowing somewhere.
“Look,” said Liam Herringshaw, pointing at a melon-sized bulge in the layers of rock fronting the prom in Scarborough. “There’s where a five-toed dinosaur walked 160 million years ago.”
Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett, CD, MP, has set a new target to welcome 250,000 visitors out of the United Kingdom (UK) and Ireland by 2025. This follows on the heels of Jamaica being the number one Caribbean destination among British travellers last year.
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) and Oman Tourism Development Company (OMRAN Group) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today to collectively initiate and pursue cross-destination tourism promotion and marketing initiatives between the Musandam Governorate, Sultanate of Oman and the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.
With a solid Greek presence from the political leadership of tourism and entrepreneurs in the sector, the world’s largest tourism exhibition, World Travel Market, opens on November 6 at the London exhibition centre, Excel London.
One of the biggest challenges in business is being able to respond to sudden disruption in society and economies. Such resilience can often be the key to a business’s long-term success.
Like clockwork, warm weather slips away and autumn begins its descent on the Northern Hemisphere, bringing with it rich amber and ochre hues that transform forests, woodlands and parks. Make the most of the changing seasons with a scenic walk at one of these spectacular sites across Britain.
Earlier this year, I decided to move back to the US after four years of living in the UK, where I spent most of my life.