Virtual flagships

NATIONAL Historic Ships UK has awarded one national winner and four regional ‘virtual flagships’ for 2020 as many historic vessels have had to cancel or postpone events and programmes due to Covid19. Overall winner is HMS Belfast and the four regional flagships are Medway Queen (South East); Zebu (North West); SS Explorer (Scotland East) and Spartan (Scotland West). They have been selected for their tenacity in continuing to raise their profile throughout the outbreak by online activities, social media, developing learning resources, offering virtual tours and other creative means.