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Ipswich Maritime Trust has been in existence since 1982.
From that date, we formed a visionary plan and galvanised local opinion on changes to our important, historic wet dock. Today's Ipswich Waterfront is the result of our determination.
We will always support maritime Ipswich. Find out more about us here, and our history here.

Fancy joining us?

We welcome members from 14-114 and much of what we do is around supporting and encouraging young people to join marine industries from sailing to engineering, planning, to shipbuilding. Take a look at our Heritage Harbour project, and bursaries available to young people currently.

NEWS AND UPDATES

Long lost family

A New Window Museum Display

First-ever Flash Mob in Ipswich’s Heritage Harbour

OUR EVENTS

Wed 03 Jun
Annual General Meeting (for IMT members)
Isaacs On The Quay
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Isaacs On The Quay, 7 Wherry Quay, Ipswich IP4 1AS, UK
Our AGM will preface an evening of celebration and inspiration! See separate listing.
Wed 03 Jun
Richard Smith Memorial Award and talk by Dale Banham
Isaacs On The Quay
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Isaacs On The Quay, 7 Wherry Quay, Ipswich IP4 1AS, UK
Putting Ipswich's maritime heritage on the school curriculum - join us for a fascinating insight into the work of education consultant Dale Banham and the Ipswich Heritage Harbour Project, and find out who is the recipient of our Richard Smith Memorial Award!
Sat 12 Sept
Ipswich Maritime Trust Festivities on the Waterfront
Old Custom House
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Old Custom House, Ipswich IP4 1FA, UK
Join us during Heritage Open Days 2026 for a weekend of heritage vessels and exhibitions and activities in the Heritage Harbour!
Wed 07 Oct
IMT Talk by the Hanse Commissioner for England, Phillip Eke
Museum Street Methodist Church
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Museum Street Methodist Church, Black Horse Ln, Ipswich IP1 2EF, UK
Who belongs to the Hanseatic League, and what's its relevance today? Ipswich is a member of the New Hanse, an active association of towns and cities across Europe. Phillip Eke, Hanse Commissioner for England, will be talking to us about his role.