The Port and Haven of Sandwich on the river Stour in Kent has been named a Heritage Harbour, one of a small number of historic harbours in the United Kingdom, so far, to have been awarded this prestigious national status.
The title was awarded by the Maritime Heritage Trust and National Historic Ships UK following an initiative headed by the Sandwich Port & Haven Commission. This status is recognition of the importance of Sandwich’s maritime heritage going back to medieval times and the long-term benefits that will arise from a proper use of the town’s maritime facilities to provide a home for historic vessels.
Sandwich Heritage Harbour Group has been formed and plans to work with all those involved with the river to develop a ‘road map’ for a maritime revival of the Haven and its surrounding areas.
This profile of SHHT is excellent and will be a great bonus to publicise and explain who we are and what we do for the town and port of Sandwich, thank you for setting this up and making it look so professional. It will be a good way for the public to support our charitable works to promote the Maritime history of Sandwich, a Cinque Port and once the second port to London alone.
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This profile of SHHT is excellent and will be a great bonus to publicise and explain who we are and what we do for the town and port of Sandwich, thank you for setting this up and making it look so professional. It will be a good way for the public to support our charitable works to promote the Maritime history of Sandwich, a Cinque Port and once the second port to London alone.