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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

A New Window Museum Display

First-ever Flash Mob in Ipswich’s Heritage Harbour

Ipswich Maritime Trust is working in partnership with Thames Sailing Barge Victor

OUR EVENTS

Mon 18 May
Shefarers walk for International Day for Women in Maritime
Royal Harwich Yacht Club
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Royal Harwich Yacht Club, Marina Road, Woolverstone, Ipswich IP9 1AT, UK
Join the Shefarers on Monday 18th May 2026 for a stroll along the river Orwell to the Butt & Oyster pub in Pin Mill, and return, as part of the Global Women's Walk on International Day for Women in Maritime.
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!